This film is a joy, despite such sadness...

The solemn mood in this elegant historical piece only makes the enthusiasm and charisma of the central character, with his promise for a better future, all the more poignant

The Teacher who Promised the Sea is a tenderly realised and strikingly well shot film anchored by a fine performance by Auquer, whose appealing portrayal makes us bond to Antonio very quickly.

El Maestro que Prometió el Mar takes us from the waves of its warlike past to the shores of a peaceful present, celebrating the small wins while also noting the negligencies. [Full review in Spanish]