Sedona News – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Teacher” showing May 9-15 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.
In this gripping drama by Oscar nominated and BAFTA winning director Farah Nabulsi (The Present), Palestinian schoolteacher Basem (Saleh Bakri) faces personal turmoil after a tragic incident involving his son. He finds solace in a deep bond with his student Adam and British social worker Lisa (Imogen Poots).
Meanwhile, an American attorney and his wife push for the return of their son, an Israeli soldier held by a Palestinian resistance group, leading to tensions over a potential prisoner exchange.
The intertwining stories highlight themes of empathy and conflict, culminating in a powerful narrative marked by unexpected twists.
“Extraordinary … riveting.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“A wonderful cinematic experience.” — Little White Lies
“The Teacher” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre May 9-15. Showtimes will be Friday, Sunday and Monday, May 9, 11 and 12 at 6:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, May 13, 14 and 15 at 3:30 p.m.
Tickets are $12 general admission, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.
