Aug. 14, 5:30 and 8:15 p.m.

Fresno Filmworks presents “The Country Teacher” at the Tower Theatre. The Czech drama, which won the Audience Award at the Cottbus Film Festival of Young East European Cinema, tells the story of a gifted teacher who leaves Prague for a grammar school in the country only to have his newfound solace tested by an ex-boyfriend.

Advance tickets cost $10 general and $8 for students and seniors, and can be purchased by check or cash at the Tower Theatre box office, 815 E. Olive Ave., and at JA Photography, 2003 N. Van Ness Blvd.