Muhammad Abed El Rahman (left) and Saleh Bakri in 'The Teacher' | Cocoon Films
Runtime: 1 hour 55 minutes
Set in the West Bank, this story follows Basem, a Palestinian teacher, and his student Adam, who are caught in the crossfire of Israeli occupation. A kidnapping plot involving an American-Israeli soldier adds tension and urgency to the narrative, as Basem struggles to reconcile his risky commitment to political resistance with his emotional support for Adam and a new relationship with a British social worker. The film explores themes of grief, resilience, and the search for hope amidst adversity.
