sedona news – The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “La Cocina,” which will be shown at the Alice Gil Sheldon Theater from Nov. 15-21.

A series of events threatens to shut down the kitchen at La Cocina during the lunch rush at a busy Times Square restaurant.

At the heart of the kitchen, dreams and despair collide as each behind-the-scenes staff pursues the elusive American Dream. When the cash register runs out of money, the spotlight shines on Pedro (Raul Briones), a passionate dreamer who finds himself embroiled in a tumultuous romance with waitress Julia (Academy Award nominee Rooney Mara), who struggles with his commitments. .

As tensions rise and shocking revelations are revealed, the relentless pace of the kitchen threatens to crush the hopes and aspirations of those who keep it running.

This is a high-stakes drama that explores the intersection of personal ambition and systemic exploitation of undocumented immigrant workers within the pressure-cooker environment of New York’s Times Square restaurants.

Featuring a number of standout performances led by Briones and Mara, “La Cocina” is an engaging, exhilarating and truly cinematic new work from acclaimed director Alonso Ruizpalacios.

“A unique masterpiece.” — RogerEbert.com

“It’s ‘The Bear’ on steroids.” – Deadline

“It’s explosive” — The Hollywood Reporter

“La Cocina” will be performed at the Alice Gill Sheldon Theater from November 15th to 21st. Showtimes are Friday and Monday, November 15th and 18th, at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, November 16th, 12:30pm. and Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 17, 19 and 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12 for general admission and $9 for festival members. For tickets or more information, call 928-282-1177. Both theater and festival offices are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, West Sedona. See below for more information. www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.