‘The Teachers’ Lounge’ has won the 2024 Lux Audience Award, a prize presented by presented by the European Parliament and the European Film Academy. The film, produced in Germany, tells the story of Carla, an idealistic young high school teacher who exposes a thief in a series of events that slide steadily out of her control. “Culture and cinema in particular play a pivotal role in solidifying our sense of a shared European identity,” said European Parliament Vice-President Evelyn Regner. The other four films shortlisted for the award were: “20,000 Species of Bees” by Spanish director Estibali…