THE HUMORIST

Director:
Mihail Idov

1984, in the Soviet Union. Boris, a Russian-Jewish stand-up comedian, is tormented not only by external oppression and censorship but also by his own insecurities. Once the leaders who dictate what he can and can’t joke about summon him to their villa, the comedian snaps and exacts his revenge with his only weapon, the humor...

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Director:
Mihail Idov
Cast:
Alexei Agranovic
Country:
Rusia-Letonia-Cehia
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TIFF Edition:
2019