Radical

Mexico 2023, 127 minutes
Dir. Christopher Zalla
In Spanish with English subtitles
Rating: [M] Violence, offensive language and content that may disturb
Genres: Foreign Cinema, Drama / Youth

Feat. Eugenio Derbez

“Balances optimism with a side of heartbreak for those kids who lack access to the right resources. It’s a humane parting, hopeful and aching.”~Tomris Laffly, Variety

Aroview: A quality, engaging drama based on the true story of a teacher in a neglected Mexican border town that tries a radical new method to unlock his students’ curiosity, potential, and maybe even their genius.

While the film doesn't reinvent the wheel, but there is great satisfaction in seeing someone sticking a spoke in the wheel of the corruption and poverty cycle, and giving a middle finger to a tried-and-failed status quo.

NZ International Film Festival 2023