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The First Teacher (1965)

Movie ★ 5.5 100 min

Drama

In post-Civil War 1923, a young Red Army veteran is sent to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Kyrgyzstan to establish the first school. The former soldier becomes a teacher, bringing Leninist doctrine to the remote Moslem area where elders forbade children to attend school. He falls in love with one of his students, but the young woman is sold by her father to a wealthy chieftain.

Andrei Konchalovsky Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 31, 1965
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0059585
Language
Studio
, Kirghizfilm

Themes

Cast

Bolot Beyshenaliev Bolot Beyshenaliev Dyuyshen, the school teacher Natalya Arinbasarova Natalya Arinbasarova Altynai Idris Nogajbayev Idris Nogajbayev Narmagambet Darkul Kuyukova Koltynay Kirey Zharkimbayev Kirey Zharkimbayev Kartynbay Klara Yusupzhanova Klara Yusupzhanova Asanbek Kydyrnazarov Sovetbek Dzhumadylov Sovetbek Dzhumadylov Iskender Ryskulov Medel Maniyazov Dzhumash Sydykbekova Kaliycha Rysmendieva Nasreddin Dubashev Baken Kydykeyeva Baken Kydykeyeva Roza Tabaldiyeva

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Frequently asked questions

What is The First Teacher about?
In post-Civil War 1923, a young Red Army veteran is sent to the mountainous Kirghiz region of Kyrgyzstan to establish the first school. The former soldier becomes a teacher, bringing Leninist doctrine to the remote Moslem area where elders forbade children to attend school. He falls in love with one of his students, but the young woman is sold by her father to a wealthy chieftain.
Who directed The First Teacher?
The First Teacher was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Who stars in The First Teacher?
The First Teacher stars Bolot Beyshenaliev, Natalya Arinbasarova, Idris Nogajbayev, Darkul Kuyukova.
When was The First Teacher released?
The First Teacher is a 1965 drama film.
Where can I watch The First Teacher?
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