The English Teacher (2020) - AWARD WINNING Short Film | Drama
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so scary
It can happen to any language teacher 🫣
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I've just subscribed. I loved this short film, well done!!!
I am an English teacher in Brazil and trust me, things like that happen to us. I had a student who called me in the middle of the night telling me he was about to commit suicide but because he thought his life was worthless. So I said to him: _ That's ok, and I will respect you but, if you do that, please say that in English otherwise I will think my career is also worthless and all my dedication was meaningless. And he said it in English.... My life is worthless. I was like. Well, at least you will die knowing something but, can you tell me what do you really want from life... in English? He said: _ I want to be happy. I told him:_ GREAT!!! This the seed of your life, you just need to water it everyday by saying... I AM HAPPY, and everything will be all right. Nowadays he is doing very well, he's a respected engineer, he has his own family and he knows... In the moment when you plant a seed you must water it every single day. :)
👍👍👏👏👏👏
Fight words with words and we'll see who'll always ends up on top.👍
you are right, the seed is our life is happiness so we need to water it every single day by saying I'm an happy person! say no to suicide ! LIFE IS REALLY PRECIOUS
So kind of you to do that
Hoow your words were a miracle from God to him.
It is really true, we just have to thanks for everything's happened. Keep positif thinking.
Hi, I am an English teacher too. I'm from Ukraine. Teaching is self-giving, I mean if you are a teacher, you share a part of your knowledge, your heart and soul with your student. I have a private English school in Ukraine. It's the most difficult time because of the War. We are teaching in "strange" situations like no light, sirens... We are feeling scared, exhausted, disappointed and still we teach. This is the key.
Every time we have announcement about new soldier died from our town it is so difficult to cheer up students, to be energetic, to teach...
I compare a teacher with a bucket, if you are empty, you can't give.
best wish for your kindness
Stay strong... God will help your people and your country... IngshaAllah...🤲🤲🤲
God bless you sir
As a English teacher...i regret for your inconvenience situation....I am an Indian. We pray to God for your immediate recovery and consolidation...May the peaceful future comes.. and turn back the situation as how was before the war begin....
Kudos to ur inspiring spirits even amidst all odds😍
He lost his wife, finally make friends, and lost his friend too. His fear of losing someone is bigger than his anger.
Wait, where is his friend? I don't want him to die. Bring him back. Be a friend together again
I don't know if it's okay to say that here. Yet I am helpless. I'm disappointed with covid 19. You can tell I'm alone. I just want a person to chat in messenger. Can anyone help just 2 or 1 min ....anyone, please if you think I am wrong person then the block option is waiting for you .i am really helpless
@@mohidulhasan4128 hey what's wrong with you?
Wow...I think the film 🎥 🤔 does not leave us w/ any assumption but the invitation to ponder what kind of heart do "We" have? What would we do by our rages, anguish and impulse?
Jin left Amelia in the grass due to the impulse of fear 😨 😔...
Robert came running full speed to Jin 's house to inflict God knows what upon him in a frightful state of understandable ( predictable) thoughts & emotions.
Now what? Your true state of humanity will be revealed.
Life in every sense of the word or death ( soul, spirit, etc) ? What 's the next real move?
Brilliant story & film 👏 .
Thank you.
@@mohidulhasan4128 hi!
I am an English teacher from India. It is always a joy when you hear the excitement in your students' voice when they know they've got something right, after having said it wrong for the longest time. Every small win feels like a major victory.
@@nareshg6027 Ikkada kuda mana telugu valla domination ne na chari?? 😂
I really enjoyed this film i am english in India i too am friendly with my students they too share their problems with me at any time
Hi thanks
Wow. I'm wondering he was about to do .
Hloo just say Hy I want talk with you please
Everyone is fighting a battle we know nothing about: Mr Robert, Jin, all of us. I truly enjoyed this film very much!
This is the perfect moral of this short movie
True that,,,we all are struggling in one or other ways
KINDNESS is needed in the world 🤗🤠
It is so hard for me to see the ending. Have suffered bad depression due to certain losses. Life is heartbreaking. Some just deal with it better than others.
I don't think I could live with myself if I hit someone either.
I think you are absolutely correct.Thank you.
@@serpentines6356 idk if my words can help ya but please Stay strong 💙💙 sending you love and peace
This short film should be made into a whole movie.
Agree with you!
No, it would take the immediacy of trauma away...
1 Million views. Wow, this film touched so many hearts around the word. Thank you. Get ready for part 2!
:)
Woah.. is that so.... Eagerly waiting for part 2......
Thats great Blake...looking forward to part 2
I searched yt for a video to do an assignment on,i just thought it was another just another short film,safe to say i was caught off guard,and actually slacked off my work watching this fill,a fine piece of art.
Can’t wait!
"While we may come from different places and speak in different tongues, our hearts beat as one."
Albus Dumbledore
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@@nowrin_8193 Thank you
@The KG Channel who are you calling Sir? Me? Haha😅. I am just seventeen year old. Anyways thank you.
Это прекрасно когда так много не равнодушных сердец из разных уголков мира говорят в унисон.
Damn i cried after i realized he lost his wife... Then lost his friend to suicide... that's just so fucking sad... like dude... that hit so different then anything .... knowing that um know that he lost people in his life then loosing someone else and then having no one.... that hurts because I know how it feels I lost people and I lost my best friend and damn that shit just hits so hard....
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@@BlakeRidder your very welcome i also watched the father one and it hit the same way I feel like ur the only person who understands and everything Im just so happy u make these films and everything i just love it and thank u so much.
how do you know he's going to commit suicide?
@@wannabeflabby he said at the beginning of video that he's about to suicide
Yes, me too. Few can understand how it feels to lose everyone who ever truly loved you.
This video is very sad but is very beautiful too. Because don't talks about only pain, talks about regret and solidarity too.
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I really enjoyed this movie. We never know what other person is going through, but we still try to be helpful to others. That's humanity.
That's the good part of humanity. The bad part is quite evil, and we always need to work to fight that in ourselves.
Teaching is somehow an emotional job for me.being able to meet various characters of students helps me to develop myself far away better,I guess.they learn something from me,I learn something from them as well.
It is, very, for people like me, as well. I wish I knew how emotionally exhausted it could be when I first start doing this. Then maybe I would have shunned, or maybe still made the same choice.
I loved watching the movie So authentic presentation.
I am touched by the ending both the fellows crying for different reasons ....
One filled with remorse the other
raging to take revenge .At last left with an open ended to select the victor.
Beautiful twist unexpected turn of events Worth many an award.
Kudo Blake 💐👌👍👍♥️
viji
That’s the beauty of independent film making!
The ending's left open, but my best guess is the "English teacher" tried to prevent his "student" from taking his own life?
i had same feeling
Oh is that what happened?! Damn! Dum me thought he was running to beat him or up something..this makes the feels so much better!
@@sv-qk1zb me too felt same abt the ending
@@kanchanm6427 no, I also think, he wanted to prevent suicide. But thats the magic of an open ending, we should believe in what we think so that the ending is best for us:)
@@sv-qk1zb I thought same thing. he was going to punch him. So by not answering are we to assume he killed himself? I thought he was just avoiding the teacher, would go on to pass exam, and the English teacher walked away deciding to let the whole thing go-- now I am very confused by the ending.
Can't get over how he bites his bread vertically
I do that when prettymuch the last córner of the sandwich is left. Like pretty much when that amount or shape is left it feels correct.
I do that too xd
I have noticed that too ! May be very small bite !😂
LMAO I thought the same!!
U noticed it too? Lol 😆🤣😂
I must say I didn’t see that coming. Sad but well done.
Thank you 😊
I'd never miss a session if Mr. Robert was my teacher 🥰
Same here.. 😍
I'd never miss *any* lesson if Mr. Robert *were* my English teacher.
Yea I always wonder why are my teachers old men if I even have any male teachers
neither me....what a good looking man and kind teacher...lol
I think all girls will never miss English class if they got teacher like Mr. Robert.😁
Before the twist, I was thinking there's no character development. Well done.
Would uh mind watching my shortfilm...
Just little support❤
The characters definitely develop a relationship throughout the lessons. What I think you meant was not much plot development.
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I was thinking the CHINESE guy was a fake, but he actually wrote and directed the film, lol!!
This IS the best short film I’ve ever seen. So touching. The script was well written and the roles were well played. Thank you for creating this masterpiece!
This was an excellent short film. You must also see The Silent Child for another excellent short film. It's free on RUclips.
In a just single word, it is truly an awesome film.
@@michelemoneywell8765 sure, I must watch now
The ending , though hanging is unexpected; that makes the story beautiful.
So, i think the purpose of the man studying english is for him to be able to express himself to the husband whose wife died because of him.very touching, Sir!
I'm honestly floored at this short film. How you fit so much emotion in this little time is remarkable. It's a very moving story and deserving of awards. As an aspiring filmmaker, I would love to make work of this quality someday.
Absolutely… ! It brings every possibility of feelings and emotions up to the people who is watching it and shows the deepest valley of this tragedy accident according to that teacher …..
Am wishing you that highly quality of film maker with all my heart
@@estherdallavalle5636 .
@@jovitmonteiro8375 god bless you abundantly! Your wonderful gifted
"honestly"
This was a heartbreaking short film. I broke into tears after watching this. The twist at the end ! I didn't see that coming
@Digby Dooright ya
Me too, I thought I could learn something new in my profession as an English teacher
Masterpiece nice film
This is deep right here. Love the storytelling. I can truly see why this is an award wining film.
Thank you for this film, every ESL teacher can relate to the storyline here, especially if you work one on one. There is a certain exchange of feelings and stories between teacher and student that lends itself to unbelievable revelations. Hope to see more of your work.
Amazing film. I'm an English teacher myself. I kind of felt like Mr. Robert in a few scenes of the film. I did not see that end coming, honestly. Congrats to the actors, director and the whole crew. Thanks ☺️
Really it's an amazing film. I am looking for some English teachers just for chatting with in English so that I can improve my speaking skills.Thanks
Hi thanks
Wow - talk about an unexpected twist. Well done Blake, Louis & Sophie. You had my attention from beginning to end. This short really captures the intimate devastating moments between two people. Two thumbs up from Canada.
It had been a long time since I had seen such a moving short film. Deceptively simple in its form (the importance of framing and editing) and powerful in its message (the small everyday gestures that are parts of life). Bluffing. The outcome stuck me to the ground! The actors are formidable...
Wow. Truly inspiring. I'm also a private teacher and after watching this film, it generates awe to myself how most people keep their secrets yet some want to make changes and embrace the peace of mind to overcome regrets. Thank you Blake and Louis. You guys are great actors.
Didn't see that coming...omg!!
I'm in tears 😭
That was indeed sad
Impressive! The cinematography and editing was outstanding. I loved Mr. Robert’s reaction to learning the twist!
The film is amazing in beautifully and effectively showcasing the impact and imprint of a true teacher, on a student, even though a latter is academically either rich or poor. Efforts in making the film is highly praiseworthy.
That story is so amazing. It's sad, of course, but has a great ending. Deserve a huge thumbs up. Thank your for sharing.
Nice performance by both the actors. Specially Blake Ridder. Single handedly acted, directed, written.
that was unexpected. a sudden punch in the feels. beautifully told story.
I just bumped into that little movie. I thought it would be fun to see it because I have just finished my english lessons after one year. That movie is really great and very touching ! Good job to the actors, the screenwriter, the director of the movie and all the crew 👏👏👏
Wow, this is an amazing short film, so much emotion! So well acted, did not see the twist coming. Bravo to the writer, director and actors!
What a Punch in the Acting of Both Teacher and Student. Director , Story Writer and Screen Players should be Legends . Congratulations
A tragic yet wonderful film, leaves you guessing until the twist itself happens.
Well done Blake, very enjoyable.
This is just so good and real, the thought of learning English to convey apologies is just superb👍👍👍
This is one of the best short movies I've ever seen, very emotional and honest.
Beautifully done with two great performances. They needed to be truthful to make it work and both actors nailed it. Simply directed which was very important in order to give a feel of a normal pedestrian existence for both of the characters. It's not a new story, it's been done many times before, but it was a neat take on it.
Excellent short! Thank you for conveying so much in such a short time.
Watching the film with such excitement and rooting for the man to learn English to pass an exam to the heartbreak of one loosing a spouse only to find out your student's motive for wanting to learn English and the emotional shift of feelings while watching is astounding. Great work!
Gosh! The plot twists of many of your short films are just amazing. Thank you for this video for you have inspired me to make my own films as well.
I was hit by a car on my bike not too long ago. I was on the bike lane and the car hit me from behind. It happened so fast! Well I noticed I was able to pick myself back up, so I limped over to the driver, and for some reason I just wanted to comfort him and let him know I was still alive! Anyways, this film reminded me of that. Believe it or not, I'm so happy that car hit me. It answered a prayer that I was praying about before. I got a couple closed fractures in my right arm, but no major injuries! I was also still able to play guitar and make videos during that season! My arm locked up and it took about 4 months to get my motion back. Now I'm able to stretch and flex it normally! But the funny thing was that my arm was locked up in a guitar playing position lol. Well Now I look both ways even when I'm crossing a small neighborhood road lol, life is good man. This film was great!
Wait, you prayed to get hit by a car?
You wanted to get hit by a car, what?
Thanks for giving me one more reason to ride my bike on the sidewalk only.
Oh my gosh let me just say this film is amazing, it brought me to tears!
The worth of having loved ones either it's a partner or a friend is beautifully explained in this movie.👏👏👏 I was also serving as an English teacher in my country and the achievement of students learning and speaking English was always a piece of cake. Once I burst into laughter when I entered in my class and the students wrote the word on board that I used to say during class..the word was correct but the spelling was not ..😂but I was so amazed to see how the students imitate their teachers and speaks like them.❤️
I'm so touched... It left me crying😭
Please ,I can't wait to watch part 2.
Well... I didn't see that ending coming. If a video, short film, can be judged by the visceral emotion it elicits... this deserves an academy award. My only regret is that I can only give one thumbs up.
Simply legendary, fantastically shot and written and an awe inspiring perform from both of you starlets! Onwards and upwards from here I hope!!
Wts end?? didn't understand
The ending has left me speechless.....heartbroken.
I enjoyed this film very much. Both characters were sincere, believable and performances beautifully done. Both characters showing deep pain and loneliness. Both very alone and vulnerable. The emotion towards the end left me saddened and thinking about what each character might feel compelled to do next. Life never is what it appears on the surface. Thank you.
It's really amazing, I am a high school student from India and after watching this short film I found goosebumps and tears in my eyes
Loved it, well done to all involved with the making of this short film.
What a beautiful little film. Didn't see the twist coming. Emotionally charged. Really liked the moment when the student asked the teacher if he was happy. A simple question that had so many meanings. Good job 👍
Oh, my word! What a story...what an amazingly emotional story in such a few minutes. Bravo, Blake Ridder, Bravo!
This was fantastic. I love the ambiguous ending that allows the audience to imagine their own version of events.
Hey
I don’t understand the ending
A well crafted and beautifully acted film exploring emotional truths. Great work guys. For me, the psychological thrust of the movie is the attainment of release of emotion when the truth is known - in feeling his own anger (now he can put a face to the person who caused his loss) and the resonance of his own grief when he experienced the remorse of his wife’s killer); I hope that it would be the beginning of his journey to healing and recovery. The sadness in both men are palpable but done and filmed in an understated way. Most moving.
Super criticism! You seem to be a teacher of English having masters degree in English.
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This movie really made me cry 😭 seriously, everyone in the world is dealing with something, and sometimes that something kills us inside
One of the best short films I have seen on utube. Looks at both sides of the story with such sensitivity.
Warning!!! You will need a box of tissues. So sad and so great. I felt the heartache and the empathy. Awesome film short! 👍🏻👍🏻
What an interesting and well-told story. The ending is open to a number of possibilities and challenges the imagination. Well done.
What a moving video. I almost cry. Thank you.
The movie is so short, but yet it speaks so much, well done!
Amei! O roteiro é muito inteligente e os atores abraçaram os seus personagens. Direção sensível. Bela fotografia e direção de arte. Parabéns!
OMG “Jin” is Blake Ridder the actor, writer, and director. I wasn’t expecting the guy learning english in the film IS everything to the film. Oh, and he’s the cinematographer and editor. Excellent. Looking forward to more films by Blake Ridder. (update) Just looked at Blake Ridder’s account. Dude, you have been busy this year. I have another 9-12 films to watch.
It was a brilliant short. Made my cry instantly. Kudos !
such a touching and well written story. i’m speechless
It is so emotional, and I feel the sadness and his anger as well. Great film.
Wts end?? didn't understand
Speaking English to foreigners is more confident than speaking English to natives.I have always been like this.
Yes I agree this
Bcoz in foreign countries English is not spoken by using grammars. Even if u know basic grammar that's more easy to talk but people in India just focus on grammatical mistakes
Wts end?? didn't understand
Teachers love and care is appreciable
My goodness, what an interesting and beautiful film. Superb actors. An English teacher too, this touched my heart. Thank you. Paula
1. Dang, that English teacher be hottt 😌
2. If I haven't cried in ages, this made me do so
3. One of the greatest short film I've seen, so much emotions played off and the musical score was perfect !!
Juliet! You are right! Great great emotion in this movie!
I agree 100%!!!!!!
He is also the writer producer.... The student is his cinematography and film person.... It is pretty amazing ...
I really wanted to show this to my students' summer school English class but found myself welling up from the emotion of it all. I know for a fact, my students would be in floods of tears from this short movie, so will not be showing it. However, it was a superb piece of work, well-deserving of awards. Thank you for your skills and efforts.
you have wonderful, kind students
We learn language to express our love, emotion, and anger as well. Thank you for this beautiful video. ❤️
Beyond fabulous.
My heartfelt gratitude for this film.
I wish you every sucess in all your future endeavours.
You touched my soul.
English was my 7th language.
Australia.
The climax was unexpected one 👍
Nice work ..well done to all who worked with this film.
I am an English teacher from India. Teaching my students have always helped me stay connected with different minds. They come be friends with you and that bonding is very different and cannot be explained. I love my students and feel that victory when I have made them understand things.❤️
Powerful and moving! Thank you!
Beautiful shot film,so emotional. Thank you 🙏🏼
I am an English Teacher. There are many surprises from students come along the way with this career. Like when I accidentally taught the daughter of the long-lost obstetrician that helped me to labor. The obst was so kind, like an angel, but I couldn't search her in the internet. Now, 10 years later, I can thank her by being the best teacher for her daughter. It happens all the time if you stay in the job, because you witness people grow. Its a very heart-touching job. This movie confirms that.
Hi thank
Very well done, good story. Deserves the awards.
Beautiful and sensitive. Brought tears.
Fantastic!!! I loved this and what a twist!! Great work Louis and Blake!
I am an English teacher that’s why I can relate to some parts.
If you are an English teacher, it's a shame that this post is NOT in good English.
If it was me i will forgive him after seeing the kindness of this man
You're a kind man
I've watched this on my English lesson and I was crying. It's a very good film, thank you.
Wow! I'm speechless... Should be made into a whole movie.
Heart wrenching... Left me in silence...
This was really good! Brought me to tears!
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I liked this a lot! Well crafted.
Mr Jin has such a kind and pure face, it makes one want to reach out and touch it.
You are so beautiful
Deeply moving....thank you for making your film! God bless you ✝️❣️🕊
Very well done Blake! Both you’re acting and your production are top notch!
Extraordinary. Story, Script, Acting and Directing. Superb, a minor masterpiece.
there was no acting on the last parts.
Oh my goodness! KUDOS on this short film. What you captured here was the element of surprise with emotion; awesome job on this film.
Hey, thanks for commenting to say you’ve enjoyed my film. I have some exciting news. Finally I am shooting a feature film, it’s a dark psychological thriller called HELP. It would be amazing if you can HELP me to make this possible, you can grab perks and be part of the filmmaking process, the crowdfunding campaign page is here: igg.me/at/helpmovie
Wow. I did not see this ending coming. This short movie drew me in. Something so much greater behind the simple story. Thanks.
Remarkable one, well directed, acting was natural. You made it to bring the emotions.
Definitely what you would call an ambiguous ending.
Wow, I had NO idea where that was going.
The reveal felt very real, and was therefore powerful. Great job.
Such a talented filmmaker. Thank you.