A World Apart - Centerpiece Film (NJ Premiere)

Saturday, November 08, 2025 @ 7:00pm

Teaneck International Film Festival - Temple Emeth
1666 Windsor Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666

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