I Am a Teacher
Я – учитель
“An ordinary man will rise up against his enemy.”
Synopsis
This war drama is dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). It revolves around Pavel Zubov, a school teacher whose village was occupied by the fascists. Being a teacher is his calling in life. He believes in such basic human values as love and family. However, a certain chain of events changes the way he perceives life and leads him to a darker view of reality. In this time of war, as the enemy shows its true face, he must make an uneasy choice to either survive and adapt to the new regime or fight for his family, love, homeland, ideals, and beliefs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Pekin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 23, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 28, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergey Mokritsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Aleksey Borodachyov
- Original Title
- Я – учитель
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Ilya Muromets Film Studio, New People Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergey Mokritsky
Aleksey Borodachyov
Sergey Mokritsky
Svetlana Maklakova, Alice Hoffer
Ulyana Savelyeva, Alexandr Kovtunets
Department Leadership Roster
Aleksey Borodachyov
Writer
Ulyana Savelyeva
Producer
Svetlana Maklakova
Editor
Anna Chistova
Costume Design
Alexandr Kovtunets
Producer
Alice Hoffer
Editor
Sergey Mokritsky
Director of Photography
Sergey Mokritsky
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is I Am a Teacher about?
This war drama is dedicated to the victory in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). It revolves around Pavel Zubov, a school teacher whose village was occupied by the fascists. Being a teacher is his calling in life. He believes in such basic human values as love and family. However, a certain chain of events changes the way he perceives life and leads him to a darker view of reality. In this time of war, as the enemy shows its true face, he must make an uneasy choice to either survive and adapt to the new regime or fight for his family, love, homeland, ideals, and beliefs.
Who directed I Am a Teacher?
I Am a Teacher was directed by Sergey Mokritsky.
Who stars in I Am a Teacher?
The principal cast of I Am a Teacher includes Alexandr Kovtunets, Yulia Peresild, Philippe Reinhardt, Vladislav Abashin, Andrey Smolyakov.
When was I Am a Teacher released and how long is it?
I Am a Teacher was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Am a Teacher?
I Am a Teacher holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).