A school becomes an allegory for society in tense German drama The Teacher’s Lounge, which was nominated for Best International Film at this year’s Oscars. Leonie Benesch stars as Carla ...

There's only one kind of happiness, but misfortune comes in all shapes and sizes. It's like Tolstoy said. Happiness is an allegory, unhappiness is a story.

But one thing it isn’t is an allegory for the re-rise of Donald Trump. (Note on spoilers: I’ve deliberately written this not to spoil any significant story beats in the show, including the ...