Submission (2017 film)

Submission is a 2017 American drama film directed by Richard Levine and based on the 2000 novel Blue Angel by Francine Prose. The film stars Stanley Tucci, Addison Timlin, Kyra Sedgwick, and Janeane Garofalo.

The plot revolves around Ted Swenson (Stanley Tucci), a jaded and cynical writing professor at a small liberal arts college. Ted's life is thrown into turmoil when he becomes captivated by one of his students, Angela Argo (Addison Timlin), and her provocative writing. He finds himself increasingly drawn to her and her work, leading to complicated and potentially destructive consequences for both of them. The film explores themes of academic freedom, power dynamics between professors and students, the nature of creativity, and the potential for misinterpretation and abuse in artistic and intellectual pursuits.

The film received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising Tucci's performance but noting issues with the pacing and overall narrative structure. It premiered at the Deauville American Film Festival in September 2017 and was released in the United States later that year.