Alyosha Ptitsyn Develops Character

Alyosha Ptitsyn Develops Character is a family film about a third-grade student who decides to improve his personality and behavior. Determined to change himself, he stops relying on his grandmother and sister to manage his life. His efforts lead to various experiences, including an interrupted school lesson and the act of returning a lost notebook. He also takes it upon himself to guide visitors around the city, regardless of how his parents might feel about his independence.

Produced by Lenfilm in the Soviet Union, the movie was released on June 6, 1953. It was directed by Anatoliy Granik and featured a screenplay by Agniya Barto. The cast includes Viktor Kargopoltsev in the title role, alongside Nadezhda Rumyantseva, Aleksandr Mikhajlov, Natalya Seleznyova, Valentina Sperantova, and Lidiya Sukharevskaya. With a runtime of 73 minutes, the film has received a rating of 6.6/10 on IMDb based on 89 votes.