Full-length documentary
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South Africa’s Karoo region is a key location connected to the roots of human civilisation. This unspoiled landscape is the future site of a telescope that will reveal the even older history of the universe.
This bittersweet film based on true events tells the story of a Mexican teacher whose unorthodox methods became an inspiration for one primary school’s students.
The primary school in the Mexican border town of Matamoros isn’t exactly a dream workplace. Drug wars have spawned crime, corruption and poverty, and so the school places more emphasis on discipline and obedience than on personal development. The teachers are exhausted and demotivated – except for Sergio Juárez Correa. The charismatic protagonist believes in the potential of children from disadvantaged families. But his teaching methods, based on discovering the world through experiments and games, may just be too radical for such a conservative institution. This reality-inspired drama received an Audience Award at Sundance.
| Title | Radical |
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| Original Title | Radical |
| Original Language | Spanish |
| Subtitles | Czech, English |
| Premiéra | Czech premiere |
| Film type | Feature film |
| Year of Production | 2022 |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Length | 127 min. |
| Tags | Children and Youth, Latin America |
| Director | Christopher Zalla |