Araluen Arts Centre: 
The Teacher who promised the sea
Original title: El maestro que prometió el mar
Inspired by extraordinary true events, Patricia Font’s superb new drama follows a charismatic teacher whose progressive outlook transforms the lives of a group of young students on the eve of the Spanish Civil War, but places him in the crossfire of local authorities.
1935. Idealistic Catalonian educator Antoni Benaiges (a stellar Enric Auquer, ‘Too Many Chefs’) is appointed as the new schoolmaster of a small, isolated village in the province of Burgos. With an innovative approach, he soon wins over his reluctant pupils, a group between the ages of six and twelve who are used to being taught by the strict local priest. Inspiring his young charges to hope and to broaden their horizons, Antoni even promises to show them the ocean for the first time…
"This film is a thing of beauty" - El Diario
WINNER - Audience Award, Gaudi Awards 2024
NOMINEE (x5) including Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Goya Awards 2024
NOMINEE (x6) including Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Non-Catalan Language Film, Gaudi Awards 2024
Director: Patricia Font
Writers: Francesc Escribano | Albert Val
Stars: Enric Auquer | Laia Costa | Luisa Gavasa
Language: Spanish with English subtitles
Dates
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7:00 pm
Duration
1 hr 45 Mins
Prices
Adult
$17.00
Concession
$14.00
Araluen Member
$14.00
Araluen Concession Member
$11.00
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