7:00pm - Light buffet dinner & wine
8:00pm - Screening of A World Apart
Comedy, drama (subtitles - italian) - 112 MINUTES
Directed by Riccardo Milani
Description: Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Abruzzo National Park, A World Apart follows veteran teacher Michele Cortese as he begins an unexpected chapter in his life. Arriving during a snowstorm to take a post at a tiny rural school on the verge of closure, Cortese finds himself far from the comforts of Rome and faced with a lively, multi-age class. With the support of Agnese, the school’s passionate vice-principal, he gradually sheds his urban habits and rediscovers the true meaning of teaching — rooted in empathy, resilience, and the power of community.
Sponsored by Addie Wijnen
The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "ICE SS" by the Central Jersey punk act Sally Draper.
