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The Teacher
12A

Sat 16 Nov · 14:00 & 17:00

Entirely shot in the West Bank, Palestinian filmmaker, Farah Nabulsi's debut feature is a story of resistance and connection set against a backdrop of political and social turmoil.

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Part of Leeds Palestinian Film Festival

A Palestinian school teacher struggles to reconcile his risky commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for one of his students and the chance of a new relationship with a volunteer worker.

Frah Nabulsi's short film The Present was welcomed with critical acclaim upon it's release in 2021 including winning Best British Short Film at that year's BAFTAs. Her feature debut marks an ambitious and strikingly authentic next step, grounded by a deeply compelling central performance by Saleh Bakri (The Blue Caftan, Wajib) in the titular role.

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Original language title

الأستاذ

Duration

1hr 58mins

Director

Farah Nabulsi

Featuring

Muhammad Abed Elrahman • Nabil Al Raee • Mahmoud Bakri

Year

2023

Country of origin

Palestine

Language

Arabic and English

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Part of Leeds Palestinian Film Festival

For its tenth edition, Leeds Palestinian Film Festival pays homage to Palestinian cultural expression, and its role in sustaining the enduring identity of the Palestinian people despite 75 years of expulsion, occupation, and destruction.

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