About the Film
Victor Sluzhkin signs on as a teacher of geography in a secondary school in his native Perm (in the Urals) and gets lost in a haze of hard vodka, desperate love for a nymphet-like student and the stress of educating teenagers. Geographer, as the students immediately dub Sluzhkin, attempts to escape from the grueling, dull, stultifying reality of Russia's provincial life in a rafting tour to the Urals. Accompanied by wild, adventure-seeking adolescents, faced with the numerous grim surprises of the nature, Geographer is poised to find himself and his own truth.
✨ The Watchlist Wizard Verdict
The Vibe: The Geographer Drank His Globe Away is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama movie from 2013. Directed by Alexandr Veledinsky, and starring Konstantin Khabenskiy, Elena Lyadova, Aleksandr Robak Victor Sluzhkin signs on as a teacher of geography in a secondary school in his native Perm (in the Urals) and gets lost in a haze of hard vodka, desperate love for a nymphet-like student and the stress of educating teenagers.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.7/10, The Geographer Drank His Globe Away retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies, The Geographer Drank His Globe Away deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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