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A French Lesson

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Overview

Actions of the movie occurred in Post-WWII years in small village. Mother with three children. Father was lost in the war, like many other. 11-year old son rather smart boy is main help in housekeeping. But here was primary school only, and he was sent to study to neighbor village over 50 km. He lives with his mother's friend - woman and two children. Mother brought food one time per 3 weeks, and he cooks and eats separately from householders. To buy more food he plays game 'money'. He was beaten by older boys – usual child's cruelty.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
December 17, 1978
Original language
Russian
Spoken languages
Russian
Countries
Soviet Union
Production
Mosfilm
Cinematography
Vladimir Nakhabtsev
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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