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The Fool
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The Fool

2014 · 116 min Drama
7.8 / 10 · TMDB

The Fool is a movie about a simple plumber. An honest man, he is up against an entire system of corrupted bureaucrats. At stake are the lives of 800 inhabitants of an old dorm that is at risk of collapsing within the span of the night.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.

This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.

A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.

Director: Yury Bykov

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.

🎭 Cast

Artyom Bystrov

Artyom Bystrov

Nikitin

Natalya Surkova

Natalya Surkova

Galaganova

Yuriy Tsurilo

Yuriy Tsurilo

Bogachev

Boris Nevzorov

Boris Nevzorov

Fedotov

Kirill Poluhin

Kirill Poluhin

Matyugin

Alexander Korshunov

Alexander Korshunov

father

Olga Samoshina

Olga Samoshina

mother

Darya Moroz

Darya Moroz

Masha

Sergei Artsybashev

Sergei Artsybashev

Tulsky

Elena Panova

Elena Panova

drunkard's wife

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