The Humorist
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.
Cast
Alisa Khazanova, Yuri Kolokolnikov, Olga Dibtseva, Polina Aug, Pavel Ilin, Vilma Kutaviciute, Daniel Shifrin
Director
Language
Russian
Subtitles
English
Countries
Czech Republic, Latvia, Russian Federation
Studio
Limelight
