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Siberian Lesson (1998): Cast

Siberian Lesson (1998) movie poster

Siberian Lesson is a 1998 documentary starring Wojciech Staroń and Małgorzata Staroń. It runs 58 minutes.

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Siberian Lesson (1998) movie poster
Released
Runtime
58 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Polish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Siberian Lesson About?

The premise of Siberian Lesson without spoilers.

Wojciech Staroń’s debut documentary follows the newly‑graduated filmmaker and his wife Małgosia, a fresh‑out teacher, as they spend a year in remote Siberia in 1997. She teaches Polish while he records, and Małgosia narrates their encounters with a variety of vivid locals, reflecting on reality in a calm, monotone voice. The film captures her personal transformation as she observes others and, in turn, discovers herself.

Siberian Lesson Themes & Keywords

· 33 tags
  • train
  • narration
  • voice over narration
  • voice over
  • usolye sibirskoye
  • school
  • russia
  • 1990s
  • classroom
  • cutting one's own hair
  • teacher's strike
  • snow
+21 more
  • communion
  • singing
  • playing guitar
  • poverty
  • frozen lake
  • lake baikal
  • fishing
  • winter swimming
  • potato
  • wedding
  • church wedding
  • dancing
  • written by director
  • two word title
  • coming home
  • just married
  • young couple
  • language class
  • emigration
  • siberia
  • teacher
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Cast & crew

Siberian Lesson Cast

Wojciech Staroń leads the cast, with Małgorzata Staroń.

Details

Siberian Lesson Also Known As

Also known as “La leçon sibérienne”.

Also known as
  • La leçon sibérienne

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FAQ

Siberian Lesson FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Siberian Lesson, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Siberian Lesson?

Siberian Lesson runs 58 minutes.

When was Siberian Lesson released?

Siberian Lesson was released on May 1, 1998.

Who is in the cast of Siberian Lesson?

Siberian Lesson stars Wojciech Staroń and Małgorzata Staroń.

Does Siberian Lesson have a post-credit scene?

No. Siberian Lesson has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Siberian Lesson in?

The original language of Siberian Lesson is Polish.

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