The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
Сон смешного человека
1992 · 0h 20m · Animation, Drama · Russia
An animated short film based on the 1877 short story written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing to live for in the world, and is therefore determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl changes his mind.
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Aleksandr PetrovStarring
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy6.4Smart score
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