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