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The Humorist

Yumorist (2019)

Drama, Comedy, Biographical | Russia, Latvia, Czech Republic

Director: Michael Idov

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Rating: 6.5/10

SYNOPSIS

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.

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Writer: Michael Idov

Producer: Artemio Benki, Aija Berzina

RUNTIME: 100 min

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