The First Teacher
Originally released in 1965. The First Teacher is a drama film. directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Starring Bolot Beyshenaliev, Natalya Arinbasarova, and Idris Nogajbayev
Synopsis
Dyuishen is assigned to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Central Asia by the Young Communist League after he is discharged from the Red Army. It is 1923 and the Civil war has ended. The former soldier becomes a teacher, bringing the Leninist doctrine to the remote Moslem area where elders did not allow children to go to school. He falls in love with one of his students, but the young woman is sold by her father to a wealthy chieftain. When the school is burned down, the majestic poplar trees that are a source of local pride are cut down to rebuild the new structure.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
5.2/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Mosfilm
- Kirghizfilm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The First Teacher about?
Dyuishen is assigned to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Central Asia by the Young Communist League after he is discharged from the Red Army. It is 1923 and the Civil war has ended. The former sol...
Who directed The First Teacher?
The First Teacher was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
How long is The First Teacher?
The First Teacher has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The First Teacher released?
The First Teacher was released on October 31, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The First Teacher?
The main cast of The First Teacher includes Bolot Beyshenaliev, Natalya Arinbasarova, Idris Nogajbayev, Darkul Kuyukova, Kirey Zharkimbayev.