Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Saoirse Ronan Stars in Dark Comedy 'Bad Apples' at Toronto Film Festival
In the dark comedy "Bad Apples", a teacher named Marie, played by Saoirse Ronan, struggles with a disruptive student named Danny.
After Danny causes chaos, Marie impulsively imprisons him in her basement.
The film follows the absurd situation as weeks pass, and Danny remains captive.
Surprisingly, Marie's class improves, and no one suspects anything.
Things get complicated when another student, Pauline, discovers Danny's captivity and starts bargaining.
The movie, directed by Jonathan Etzler, uses dark humor to explore the consequences of Marie's actions and the challenges of dealing with a difficult child.
The film "Bad Apples" premiered at the Toronto Film Festival.
Saoirse Ronan stars as Marie, a teacher who imprisons a student.
Danny, a 10-year-old student, is held captive in Marie's basement.
The movie's premise is a very dark comedy.
The film is looking for distribution from Republic Pictures.
- Who
- Marie (Saoirse Ronan) and Danny (Eddie Waller), a teacher and student.
- What
- A dark comedy about a teacher who imprisons an unruly student.
- When
- The film is having its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival.
- Where
- The film is set at a school and Marie's house.
- Why
- The film explores themes of discipline and societal frustrations through dark humor.
- Movie Title
- Bad Apples
- Director
- Jonathan Etzler
- Starring
- Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Waller, Nia Brown
- Festival
- Toronto Film Festival
- Sales Agent
- Republic Pictures
- Running Time
- 1 hr 40 mins