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Chinese Frankenstein

Our Chinese Frankenstein -- Doctor Frank, can’t stand the loneliness after his ex-girlfriend Shan left him. He then invents a robot that looks exactly the same as his Shan, named “T01”.
To make T01 more human-like, he remodels the robot, provides T01 the ability to have its own thoughts, just as a human being. However, with its free will, T01 starts to disobey its master, things are getting out of Frank’s hands……

  • Aaron Chow
    Key Cast
    "Dr. Frank"
  • Kiki Cheung
    Key Cast
    "T01/ Shan"
  • CHENG Cho Ching
    Producer
  • YIP Hang Wo Grace
    Producer
  • TAM Sin Yeung Antonio
    Writer
  • TSE Tin Chak Jevon
    Director
  • MAN Chi Wing Wayne
    Director of Photography
  • CHAN Chung Sing Jaze
    Director of Photography
  • LUK Hiu Ka Dorothy
    Editor
  • KWOK Hok Tuen Gary
    Location Sound Mixer
  • YIP Tsz Ching Rachel
    Location Sound Mixer
  • Chan Yu Hong
    Sound Designer
  • Tang Hok Lun Cyrus
    Sound Designer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    法蘭西博士
  • Project Type:
    Short, Student
  • Genres:
    Sci-Fi
  • Runtime:
    26 minutes 25 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    March 14, 2021
  • Production Budget:
    10,561 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Hong Kong
  • Country of Filming:
    Hong Kong
  • Language:
    Yue Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Shooting Format:
    ARRI ALEXA Mini ProRes 4444 HQ
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.85
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, School of Film & TV
Director Biography - TSE Tin Chak Jevon

Tse Tin Chak Jevon graduated from Hong Kong Art For Performing Art, School of Film & Television (Directing Scheme).

From his past shooting posts, he is mostly concentrated on acting as an assistant director.

His graduation project “Chinese Frankenstein” that acted by Aaron Chow and Kiki Cheung, selected by
2020 ~ 2021 Tokyo International Short Film Festival- Finalist of June,
The paus Premieres Festival - Official Selection,
Lift-Off Sessions July 2021 - Official Selection,
8th Chongqing Youth Film Festival (Short Film),
Noble International Film Festival & Awards - Official Selection,
ROS Film Festival 2021 - Official Selection,
2021 HiShorts! - Narrative Shortlisted
2023 SWIFF - Official Selection & Honorable Mention

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Director Statement

I hope that my film can alert people that.
Do not become the monster in the abyss.