Letter from Siberia (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1957, Letter from Siberia is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, running about 62 minutes.
What it’s about. One of Chris Marker's earliest documentaries (1957) and probably one of his best, the hour-long Letter From Siberia mixes new and found footage with inventive commentary, and is especially memorable for a passage in which footage is repeated while the offscreen commentary transforms its meaning with a different ideological interpretation. It is perhaps the earliest example we have of Marker's inimitable essayistic manner, hence an indispensable work.
Who’s in it. Letter from Siberia stars Georges Rouquier as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Letter from Siberia has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Letter from Siberia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Letter from Siberia tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Letter from Siberia (1957)?
- In US, Letter from Siberia is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Letter from Siberia worth watching?
- Letter from Siberia holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Letter from Siberia?
- Letter from Siberia stars Georges Rouquier.
- When was Letter from Siberia released?
- Letter from Siberia was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.