Yumorist

Mar 1 2019 N/A 1h 40m
Biography, Drama

The Humorist is a film about a week in the life of Boris Arkadiev, a fictional Soviet stand-up comedian. Boris is tormented not only by external oppression and censorship but also by his own insecurities that poison all his relationships.

Plot

The year is 1984, and Boris Arkadiev, a fictional Soviet stand-up comedian, is unraveling under the weight of fame, censorship, KGB "patronage," and his own insecurities. Finally, the comedian snaps and - armed with the exotic American notion of "insult humor" - takes his revenge.

Written by

Michael Idov

Directed by

Michael Idov

Cast

Aleksey Agranovich, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Alisa Khazanova

Crew

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Production Countries

Czech Republic, Latvia, Russia

Production Companies

Hype Film, MetraFilms, SAGa, Central Partnership, Sirena Film, Tasse Film, Latvijas Nacionalais Kino Centrs, Eurimages, Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, Czech Film Fund, All Media Company

Languages

Awards

4 wins & 6 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
1,140
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA