Director Tim Mielants's 'Steve' (2025) is a quietly devastating character study that stays with you long after the credits roll. It follows Steve, a headteacher played by Cillian Murphy, who runs a school for young men with deep-seated behavioural problems. The story unfolds over one chaotic day, chronicling his efforts to guide his students while his own life is falling apart.
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This adaptation of the novella 'Shy' by Max Porter, deliberately avoids the tired hero-teacher narrative. The film instead finds its power in simple acts of kindness and the silent strength of believing in someone else. Ultimately, it’s not about fixing a broken system.
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