"The English Teacher" is a 12-minute short film directed by Blake Ridder and published in 2020. It tells the story of an Asian man named Jin who wants to learn English from a teacher named Robert and pays him a high fee of £700. The reason for this is revealed later in the film. The film explores ...
1. Write a summary of “The English Teacher” in about 150 words.
"The English Teacher" is a 12-minute short film directed by Blake Ridder and published in 2020. It
tells the story of an Asian man named Jin who wants to learn English from a teacher named
Robert and pays him a high fee of £700. The reason for this is revealed later in the film. The film
explores themes of guilt, remorse, and the consequences of actions, and is relevant to real life.
The characters are well-played by Louis James as Robert, Blake Ridder as Jin, and Sophie
Cardona as Robert's wife, and their facial expressions effectively convey the emotions of their
characters. The script uses simple vocabulary and sentence structure making it easy to
understand. It is a well-structured film that flows well, despite featuring only two main
characters. However, some viewers may find the ending unsatisfying as it does not reveal what
happens to Jin after the end of the film. Overall, it is a recommended film for those looking for a
short film that delivers a powerful emotional impact.
2.
Write a short analytical essay (at least 300 words) about “The English Teacher”. You must focus on the
relationship between Robert and Jin.
Include the following analytical terms in your essay:
main character, framing, the ending, main theme
Your essay must include references to the text.
In the short film "The English Teacher," the relationship between Jin and Robert serves as
the foundation for exploring themes of responsibility, accountability and the impact of past
actions on one's emotional state. The film uses the technique of framing to highlight the
contrast between the two main characters and their differing perspectives on the events of
the story.
The main character, Robert, is an English teacher who struggles with isolation. He is initially
skeptical of Jin, an Asian migrant who pays him a large fee to teach him English. However,
as the two men begin to spend time together, a genuine camaraderie seems to develop
between them. Robert begins to open up to Jin, sharing personal details about his life,
including the fact that his wife is no longer with him.
However, as the film progresses, the framing of the story shifts to reveal that Jin's initial
motivations for seeking out Robert were not entirely selfless. It is revealed that Jin was
involved in a car accident that resulted in the death of Robert's wife, and he has sought out
Robert as a way to confront his sense of responsibility and seek absolution. This revelation
is the turning point of the film, and the framing changes to focus on Jin's inner turmoil,
highlighting his accountability and inner turmoil. (8:30)
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