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The Lesson

The Lesson

1987 · 18 min · ★ 4.1 · Animation, Science Fiction

A Soviet Armenian animation from the glasnost era about cosmonauts invading a serene planet where they pay a price for their cruel actions.

Directed by Robert Sahakyants · Written by Robert Sahakyants

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