The teacher who promised the Sea 2023 (Spain)
Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre
Thursday February 19,
Doors Open: 6.30pm
Based on the true story of Antoni Benaiges (Eric Auquer), a Catalan teacher who brings innovative
teaching methods to a small Burgos village in1935 just before the Spanish civil war. This story is
matched against the story of Ariadna (Laia Costa) trying to uncover the fate of her grandfathers’
teacher who is targeted by local authorities.
This is an emotional historical drama which comments on the power of education and the
importance of memory.
REELS WINE SELECTION
“The Teacher Who Promised the Sea”
Wine themes:
#A Spanish Film
#Civil War/Revolution
#A Compassionate Teacher / A Hero
REDS
“Children of the Revolution” South Australia, Shiraz, 2024
“Love not War” Tierra de Castilla, Spain, Tempranillo, 2020
“Seleccion De Fincas” Spain, Garnacha, 2022 (Grenache)
NON-REDS
“Marques de Risqual” Spain, Verdejo 2021
“The Hero” Australia, Rosé, 2025
“Saint & Scholar” Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, 2023
