Spain, 2023, 105 mins.
DIRECTOR: Patricia Font
WITH: Enric Auquer, Laia Costa, Luisa Gavasa, Ramón Agirre
Antoni Benaiges was a teacher who introduced progressive education methods to a rural Spanish school in 1934, before the start of the Spanish Civil War. He promised to take his students to see the ocean for the first time. Seventy-five years later, the granddaughter of one of those students discovers the moving story hidden behind that promise. The film explores themes of hope, education and oppression, with a powerful performance by the lead actor, Enric Auquer. This poignant portrayal of a forgotten hero has been praised for its emotional depth, and for its timely reflection on the importance of education and freedom in the face of tyranny.
"This film is a joy, despite such sadness." The Australian
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