The Country Teacher

“A great story of love, friendship and forgiveness.”—New York Post

This recent award winner explores a man’s journey from town to country, and from detachment to emotional (and romantic) entanglement. From the Czech Republic, The Country Teacher follows Petr, a quiet, studious gay man who impulsively leaves cosmopolitan, “tolerant” Prague, to take a job teaching science in a rural village where he knows no one.

His natural aloofness is quickly eroded when he develops a serious crush on his landlady’s teenage son. As the New York Times noted, “the sad, serious joke … is that the tender love and care Petr lavishes can’t begin to kindle desire in a young, straight teenager who is entirely unaware of Petr’s true feelings.” (113 mins., 35mm)

Come early for the annual Out @ Wex Party, with snacks and a cash bar, in the café area.

Cosponsored by BRAVO, Equality Ohio, HRC Columbus Steering Committee, Kaleidoscope Youth Center, Ohio State’s GLBT Alumni Society, Ohio State’s Multicultural Center, and Stonewall Columbus.

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Trailer:
The Country Teacher