Suck Me Shakespeer

Set against the backdrop of contemporary Germany, 'Suck Me Shakespeer' offers a critique of education system, particularly the pressure on students to perform exceptionally. It also references German youth culture and the growing trend of alternative schools.

• Unconventional and humorous take on the traditional high school drama genre, led by strong performances from the cast, particularly from Daniel Brühl and Sabine Timoteo. The movie also explores themes of ambition, friendship, and the struggle for identity in a unique way.
• Cleverly integrates elements of heavy metal music into the narrative, making it an entertaining blend of comedy and music.

Fun Facts

• The title is a play on words, combining 'Sucks' from English slang and 'Shakespeare', the famous playwright. The movie itself is filled with references to his works.
• The film was initially released in Germany under the name 'Wir sind die Neuen - Deine Schule will spatelaufen' (We are the new ones - Your school is late).
• Daniel Brühl, who plays the role of the substitute teacher, gained prominence after starring as Niki Lauda in Ron Howard's 'Rush' (2013)