KINO ISTRA - CINEMA ISTRIA: RADIKAL

Cristopher Zalla, Mexico, 2023, 125 minutes

Elementary school students in a border town in Mexico are among the worst in the country. Their world is filled with violence, poverty, and corruption, and the classroom atmosphere is strict and disciplined. Then, a new teacher named Sergio arrives and decides to try something entirely different. To spark the curiosity of his students and help realize their potential, he implements a radically new teaching method. The results surprise everyone. This film, based on a true story about an unconventional Mexican teacher, received the Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.