Crazy English
6.6
A documentary about Li Yang, who tries to teach large numbers of Chinese to speak English, using unusual methods. He holds motivational rallies, where he gets the crowd to shout out English phrases, in order to instill confidence, and tells them not to be afraid of losing face. His goal is to increase Chinese trade, and export Chinese culture, to the main world markets: North America, Japan, and Europe. After the rally, they can continue their English lessons using his taped courses.
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Cast
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Zhang Yuan Director
First release August 7, 1999 · Produced in China · Original title 疯狂英语
Production
Keetman Limited
Production
China
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Original title
疯狂英语
Original language
Chinese
Spoken on screen
Chinese
Release dates
Switzerland · August 7, 1999
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Canada
September 13, 1999 · Toronto International Film Festival
Czechia
October 27, 2001 · Jihlava Film Festival
Indonesia
November 11, 2000 · Jakarta International Film Festival
Italy
December 10, 2000 · Asiatica Film Mediale
Japan
October 1, 1999 · Yamagata International Documentary Film Festival
Singapore
April 14, 2000 · Singapore International Film Festival
Taiwan
November 25, 1999 · Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival
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