Film in Minoriti: Radical

Primary school students in a Mexican border town are among the worst in the country. Their world is full of violence, poverty and corruption, and the classroom atmosphere is one of strictness and discipline. Lupe has to look after her brother and sister alone; Paloma lives in poverty with her strict father; Nico is urged by his brother to leave school and join a gang. The school gates are chained and students' bags are searched at the entrance. Principal Chucho is also overcome with despondency, and the school is in trouble, as not only the pupils are leaving, but also the teachers. Then a new teacher, Sergio, comes into the classroom and decides to try something completely different. To awaken his students' curiosity and help them realise their potential, he introduces a radical new teaching method. The results surprise everyone...

Based on the true story of an unconventional Mexican teacher, the film won the Audience Award at Sundance.

Organisation and execution Kulturna četrt Minoriti, Lutkovno gledališče Maribor • programme selection partners Konzorcij Film in Maribor • programme supported by the Mestna občina Maribor