The Teacher
Öğretmen
Synopsis
A young man lost in crowds in Istanbul. His only wish is to be a teacher like his mother, but after graduation years pass by without assignment. Every year he feels more embarrassed for depending on his old mother and more alone against the world. So he creates a dreamworld to make his mother happy while working for temporary jobs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
65. Internationale Filmfestspiele Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Baran Gündüzalp
- Screenplay & Story
- Baran Gündüzalp, Deniz Yeşilgün
- Original Score
- Alpay Göltekin
- Original Title
- Öğretmen
- Country of Origin
- Turkey
- Spoken Languages
- Turkish
- Runtime
- 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Baran Gündüzalp
Baran Gündüzalp, Deniz Yeşilgün
Alpay Göltekin
Firat Lita Sözbir
Mesut Ulutaş
Baran Gündüzalp
Department Leadership Roster
Baran Gündüzalp
Director
Baran Gündüzalp
Screenplay
Deniz Yeşilgün
Screenplay
Firat Lita Sözbir
Director of Photography
Mesut Ulutaş
Editor
Baran Gündüzalp
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Teacher.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Teacher
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Teacher about?
A young man lost in crowds in Istanbul. His only wish is to be a teacher like his mother, but after graduation years pass by without assignment. Every year he feels more embarrassed for depending on his old mother and more alone against the world. So he creates a dreamworld to make his mother happy while working for temporary jobs.
Who directed The Teacher?
The Teacher was directed by Baran Gündüzalp.
Who stars in The Teacher?
The principal cast of The Teacher includes Fatih Sönmez, Ayşe Sevim Girgin, Sanem Öge, Selen Domaç, Levent Öktem.
When was The Teacher released and how long is it?
The Teacher was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Teacher was composed by Alpay Göltekin.