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First Trials (1960)

Movie ★ 6.0 174 min

The young teacher Lobanovich, who has just graduated from the seminary, comes to the remote Polessky village of Telshino to teach the peasant children to read and write. In the heads of seminarians persistently hammered into the idea that the Tsar-father endlessly cares about the common people, and the people respond to him sincere filial gratitude. Arriving in the village, the teacher saw a different picture. The Poleshuk people are beaten down, driven, living in mud, darkness, tightly entangled in a network of prejudices and superstitions....

Vladimir Korsh Director Maksim Luzhanin Writer

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Released
July 28, 1960
Runtime
174 min
IMDb
tt0314500
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Frequently asked questions

What is First Trials about?
The young teacher Lobanovich, who has just graduated from the seminary, comes to the remote Polessky village of Telshino to teach the peasant children to read and write. In the heads of seminarians persistently hammered into the idea that the Tsar-father endlessly cares about the common people, and the people respond to him sincere filial gratitude. Arriving in the village, the teacher saw a different picture. The Poleshuk people are beaten down, driven, living in mud, darkness, tightly entangled in a network of prejudices and superstitions....
Who directed First Trials?
First Trials was directed by Vladimir Korsh.
Who stars in First Trials?
First Trials stars Eduard Izotov, Natalya Kustinskaya, Yuri Dedovich, Boris Vladomirsky.
When was First Trials released?
First Trials is a 1960 drama film.
Where can I watch First Trials?
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