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The Testament of Professor Dowell

1984 · 91 min Adventure Drama Science Fiction
4.9 / 10 · TMDB

The film is based on the popular science-fiction novel “Professor Dowell’s Head” by Russian writer Alexander Belyaev. For many years, a prominent scientist had been striving to solve the problem of immortality. He shared the results of his daring and risky experiments with his colleagues. But one day something happened that no one could have foreseen: the professor had disappeared. The best student and follower of Professor Dowell tries to use the results of his scientific research for criminal purposes. It looks like he is going to succeed…

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Original Title Завещание профессора Доуэля
Year 1984
Country Soviet Union
Genre Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Director Leonid Menaker
Runtime 91 min.
Rating TMDB: 4.9/10 (14 votes)

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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: Leonid Menaker

— 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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