Film information · October 2026
Le Laowaï
疯狂的外教
Different languages. Common ground.
The story
A French sports teacher arrives in China and is mistaken for a French-language teacher. He agrees to teach, then meets a Chinese sports teacher and introduces him and the pupils to pétanque. As a team takes shape and an unexpected competition approaches, they learn to work together across differences in language and culture.
Credits
- Director
- Anthony Gavard
- Producer
- Fu Hong
- Screenwriter
- Fu Hong
Credited as FU Hong - Runtime
- 89 minutes
- Company
- 北京中科光影文化传播有限责任公司
Public-screening permit notice
The film is listed in the National Film Administration’s public-screening permit notice published on 3 April 2026: entry 11, public-screening number 096.
View the official notice
The film is listed in the National Film Administration’s public-screening permit notice published on 3 April 2026: entry 11, public-screening number 096.
View the official notice
Distribution
The production is seeking distribution partners for the Chinese market and welcomes discussions with international distributors and sales agents.
Contact
Contact the producer for distribution, screenings and press enquiries.
Poster: existing Cinéjade promotional material. Current stills supplied by the production.
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