Cinematography · Co-direction · Editing
Pasi Rutanen
Finnish filmmaker serving as cinematographer, co-director and editor of Teacher Boy.
Some lessons go too far.
A Canadian teacher in China, juggling two relationships, becomes entangled with a pair of small-time crooks as the consequences of his choices begin to close in on him.
01 / About
A film shaped by two cinematic worlds.
Teacher Boy is a feature film shot entirely on location in mainland China. The film was made on a micro-budget of approximately €20,000.
Filmed over 12 days, the production brought together a small team of international and local collaborators.
Drawing inspiration from the French New Wave, particularly Éric Rohmer, and China's Sixth Generation filmmakers, including Lou Ye, Teacher Boy brings together contrasting cinematic sensibilities and cultural perspectives from East and West.
€20,000Approximate production budget
12 daysShooting schedule
Mainland ChinaFilming location
02 / Filmmakers
Two filmmakers. One film.
Screenplay · Co-direction
Andy Raptis
Greek-Australian filmmaker, screenwriter and co-director of Teacher Boy.
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