The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
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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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Сон смешного человека |
| Year | 1992 |
| Country | Russia |
| Genre | Animation, Drama |
| Director | Aleksandr Petrov |
| Runtime | 20 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (68 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This is quietly operating cinema. No big events, no crisis turns — just people and how they live through what happens to them.
Strengths: atmosphere, actors, accuracy of detail. Weaknesses: the pace isn't for everyone, the ending may feel unresolved.
For people who watch films for feeling, not entertainment.
Director: Aleksandr Petrov
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: An evening when your mind is at peace. With someone you can sit in silence with after. Wine or tea.
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