The Humorist is a film about a week in the life of Boris Arkadiev, a fictional Soviet stand-up comedian. Boris is tormented not only by external oppression and censorship but also by his own insecurities that poison all his relationships.

The Humorist

A well-known civil servant from the Mayor's Office in a provincial Russian town receives a note: You'll soon die. He takes no notice, and gets ready for his normal Sunday – family problems, his personal life, work, other matters… But this Sunday turns out very far from normal.  From the very start things come crashing down, smiting everything in its path, including all plans, external composure, and even his own life.

Sunday

The main character of the film Vasilisa - "mischievous, crafty girl." The genre of tape is magical realism.