The Teacher

Showings

Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Fri, May 9 6:30 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Sun, May 11 6:30 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Mon, May 12 6:30 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Tue, May 13 3:30 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Wed, May 14 3:30 PM
Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre Thu, May 15 3:30 PM
Film Info
Event Type:Narrative Feature
Release Year:2023
Run Time:115 minutes
Production Country:United Kingdom, Qatar, Palestinian Territories
Original Language:English, Arabic
Subtitles:English
Trailer:https://youtu.be/g0rGiVQwnSY?si=Eqw-FkHwqPcXabAp
Cast/Crew Info
Director:Farah Nabulsi
Cast:Saleh Bakri
Imogen Poots
Muhammad Abed Elrahman
Stanley Townsend

Description

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