The First Teacher (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1965, The First Teacher is a drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. The First Teacher stars Bolot Beyshenaliev as Dyuyshen, the school teacher, Natalya Arinbasarova as Altynai, Idris Nogajbayev as Narmagambet (as Idris Nogoybayev) and Darkul Kuyukova as Koltynay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The First Teacher has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Teacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Teacher tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Teacher (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Teacher change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Teacher worth watching?
- The First Teacher holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Teacher?
- The First Teacher stars Bolot Beyshenaliev, Natalya Arinbasarova, Idris Nogajbayev, Darkul Kuyukova and Kirey Zharkimbayev.
- When was The First Teacher released?
- The First Teacher was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.