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The Humorist (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2018 · 100 mins · Russian
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- Directed by
- Michael Idov
- Starring
- Yuri Kolokolnikov, Polina Aug, Yuliya Aug, Alisa Khazanova, Alexey Agranovich, Vilma Kutavičiūtė
- Budget
- $1.3M
The film offers a glimpse into a week in the life of Boris Arkadiev, a stand-up comedian in the Soviet Union. Facing the pressures of censorship and external oppression, Boris also grapples with deep insecurities. These personal struggles negatively affect his relationships, creating a complex portrait of an artist navigating a challenging environment.
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