Siberian Education (2013) movie poster

Siberian Education (2013)

Educazione siberiana
"In the mid-1980s, a Siberian gang leader is exiled to a small town on the Ukrainian border where he teaches his grandson the “honest criminal” code."
ThumbScore
👍 78%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 37% (RT: 37%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaCrime

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Runtime
1h 50m
Country
Italy, Lithuania
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.8/10 (557 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
37%
Cast
John Malkovich as Grandfather Kuzya
Andrius Paulavičius as Russian Sergeant
Donatas Šimukauskas as Russian Soldier
Most people think so. 78% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 557 votes. Critics scored it lower at 37%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside. The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • Gabriele Salvatores cited several classic drama films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
  • John Malkovich spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2013 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Siberian Education is a 2013 drama, crime film directed by Gabriele Salvatores. The story of a gang of children growing up in a community of banished criminals, in a forgotten corner of the former Soviet Union. This community rejects the world outside.

The only law it obeys… is its own. Against this backdrop two best friends, Kolyma and Gagarin, gradually become fierce enemies as they find themselves on opposite sides of the strict code of honour of the ‘honest criminal’ brotherhood. The film has been rated by 557 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, Siberian Education delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Siberian Education (2013) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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