The Academy

The Academy is a German drama that follows Jojo, a student at a prestigious art school. While she is eager to study under the world-renowned Professor Robert Copley, she soon finds that the vibrant community of artists, professors, and gallery owners is a harsh and toxic environment. The story focuses on Jojo's struggle to maintain her integrity while navigating the contradictions and pressures of the Munich art scene.

Written and directed by Camilla Guttner, this production marks her second feature film and is inspired by her own personal experiences. The movie was produced by Schiwago Film, Recalcati Multimedia, and Supercine. Maja Bons stars in the lead role of Jojo, appearing alongside Luise Aschenbrenner, Jean-Marc Barr, Andreas Lust, Hans-Maria Darnov, and Christoph Luser, as part of a credited cast of 29 performers. The film has a total runtime of 104 minutes.