Dovlatov
Dovlatov charts six days in the life of a brilliant, ironic writer who saw far beyond the rigid limits of 70s Soviet Russia. Sergei Dovlatov fought to preserve his own talent and decency with poet and writer Joseph Brodsky, while watching his artist friends got crushed by the iron-willed state machinery.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Довлатов |
| Year | 2018 |
| Country | Poland, Russia, Serbia |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Aleksei German Jr. |
| Runtime | 126 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.8/10 (51 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film lives at the rhythm of everyday life — and that's its strength. No cinema about 'big events,' just about how people live, make mistakes, and understand themselves.
Worth watching for the performances and the sincerity. If you're waiting for events — there aren't many. If you're waiting for feeling — it's there.
For those looking for film about people, not events. If you need action — look elsewhere.
Director: Aleksei German Jr.
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: When you're in the mood for a conversation about life. With a partner or friend you can trust.
🎭 Cast
Milan Marić
Sergei Dovlatov
Danila Kozlovsky
David
Helena Sujecka
Elena Dovlatova
Eva Gerr
Katya Dovlatova
Arthur Beschastny
Iosif Brodskiy
Anton Shagin
Anton Kuznetsov
Svetlana Khodchenkova
Actress - Dovlatov's friend
Elena Lyadova
Young editor
Igor Mityushkin
Sholom Shvarts - artist
Piotr Gąsowski
Semyon Aleksandrovich
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