A
substitute teacher works from school to school so he won’t get attached to anyone.
At
the beginning, some adults share their experiences at school and what they have
become afterwards. Yes, our education is the key that shapes and defines and in
the film, the events suggest that something is wrong with the school system.
Detachment
depicts the reality of the modern society through the eyes of Henry Barthes
(Adrien Brody). Henry shares his thoughts with the audience, looking straight
at the camera as if he features on a documentary.
« At
one point they (teachers) believed they could make a difference. I know how
important it is to have guidance, to have someone help understand the
complexities of the world that we live in…I didn’t really have that growing
up ». Barthes understands how ruthless the system is and for him (probably
for many of us) the solution is simple: indifference. Barthes’ job is to deal
with disturbed teenagers and try to help them overcome their problems without
having any emotional connection with them. Barthes’ life is boring and empty. When
he doesn’t work, he visits his grandfather at the hospital and that’s it.
Things started to change when he decided to help a young prostitute and one of
his students.
Detachment
is very depressing and yet, the truthfulness of its content is poignant (and in
passing two thumbs up for the actors for their performances). The film reminds
us that each of us is partly responsible for what is happening.
Betty Kaye (Tony Kaye's daughter)
Memorable
quote
"And never have I felt so deeply at one and the same time so
detached from myself and so present in the world" Albert Camus
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