Makarov


1h 35m 1993

Brief Synopsis

"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1993

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

Synopsis

"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.

Film Details

Genre
Drama
Release Date
1993

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 35m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States 1993

Released in United States 1995

Released in United States July 1994

Released in United States May 1994

Awarded best film and best actor (Sergey Makovetsky) at the 1993 Anapa National Film Festival.

Shown at Anapa National Fetival 1993.

Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1994.

Released in United States 1993

Released in United States May 1994 (Shown at Cannes Film Festival (market) May 12-23, 1994.)

Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (After Revolution) July 1-9, 1994.

Released in United States 1993 (Awarded best film and best actor (Sergey Makovetsky) at the 1993 Anapa National Film Festival.)

Released in United States 1993 (Shown at Anapa National Fetival 1993.)

Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 25 - February 5, 1995.

Released in United States July 1994 (Shown at Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (After Revolution) July 1-9, 1994.)

Released in United States 1995 (Shown at Rotterdam International Film Festival January 25 - February 5, 1995.)