The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present the Northern Arizona premiere of “The Big Bend” showing July 26-Aug. 1 at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre.

In the unknowable reaches of West Texas, two families meet for a long overdue reunion — but events quickly don’t go as planned. As they explore the desert, bathe in mud, and keep a wary eye out for snakes, the dust motes of menace and unease begin to swirl around them. When crisis strikes, they have nobody to turn to but themselves.

“The Big Bend” follows the adventure of these two families in a hauntingly dangerous environment, creating an unforgettable portrait of marriage, friendship, parenthood, and survival.

“A simmering family drama that crackles in the Texas heat.” — The Austin Chronicle

“An exceptional film.” — Film Threat

“The Big Bend” will be shown at the Alice Gill-Sheldon Theatre July 26-Aug. 1. Showtimes will be Friday and Monday, July 26 and 29 at 3:30 p.m.; Saturday, Wednesday and Thursday, July 27, 31 and Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 28 at 12:30 p.m.

Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. For tickets and more information, please call 928-282-1177. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. Hwy. 89A, in West Sedona. For more information, visit: www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.