Siberian Education
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.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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SIBERIAN EDUCATION TRAILEROfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-09
Top Cast
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John Malkovich
Grandfather Kuzya
Arnas Fedaravičius
Kolyma
Vilius Tumalavicius
Gagarin
Eleanor Tomlinson
Xenya
Peter Stormare
Ink
Jonas Trukanas
Mel
Andrius Paulavičius
Russian Sergeant
Donatas Šimukauskas
Russian Soldier
Vitalij Porshnev
Vitalic
Arvydas Lebeliūnas
Doctor
Arnas Sliesoraitis
Kolyma 10
Dainius Jankauskas
Vulture
Julius Žalakevičius
Russian soldier
Žilvinas Tratas
Shorty
Pijus Grude
Gagarin 10
Ernestas Markevicius
Mel 10
Erikas Zaremba
Vitalic 10
Airida Gintautaitė
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 2014
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriele Salvatores
- Screenplay & Story
- Stefano Rulli, Sandro Petraglia, Gabriele Salvatores
- Original Score
- Mauro Pagani
- Original Title
- Educazione siberiana
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Lithuania
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Cattleya, MiC, A&G
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriele Salvatores
Stefano Rulli, Sandro Petraglia, Gabriele Salvatores, Nicolai Lilin
Mauro Pagani
Italo Petriccione
Massimo Fiocchi
Marco Chimenz, Gina Gardini, Giovanni Stabilini, Riccardo Tozzi
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriele Salvatores
Director
Stefano Rulli
Screenplay
Sandro Petraglia
Screenplay
Gabriele Salvatores
Screenplay
Mauro Pagani
Original Music Composer
Massimo Fiocchi
Editor
Italo Petriccione
Director of Photography
Rita Rabassini
Production Design
Patrizia Chericoni
Costume Design
Marco Chimenz
Producer
Gina Gardini
Producer
Giovanni Stabilini
Producer
Riccardo Tozzi
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siberian Education
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Siberian Education about?
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.
Who directed Siberian Education?
Siberian Education was directed by Gabriele Salvatores.
Who stars in Siberian Education?
The principal cast of Siberian Education includes John Malkovich, Arnas Fedaravičius, Vilius Tumalavicius, Eleanor Tomlinson, Peter Stormare.
When was Siberian Education released and how long is it?
Siberian Education was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Siberian Education?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siberian Education was composed by Mauro Pagani.
Is Siberian Education based on a book or true story?
Siberian Education is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicolai Lilin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Siberian Education?
Siberian Education holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).