Selb · April 09 - 12, 2026 49. GRENZLAND-FILMTAGE INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Program

The First Lesson

Storyline

After burying his beloved cat, first-grader Yefim decides to avenge its death on a sheepdog named Darwin, but a disarming force stands in the way of the avenger.

About the film/director

Maksim Bobkov (born August 25, 1978, Votkinsk) is a Russian actor, television host, composer, and director. He graduated from the Russian Academy of Music named after Gnessin and GITIS. He has acted in television series and films. He served as the acting creative director and composer for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Games. He has composed music for films such as "The Wall," "Tchaikovsky: The Russian Genius," as well as for theatrical performances and shows. He is currently a student at the film school "INDUSTRY."

Credits

Director:

Maksim Bobkov
Contact:
Yulia Travnikova
E-Mail:
yulia@festagent.com

  • Russia

  • Russian / subtitles English
  • 2025
  • 8 min