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The Barber of Siberia

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1998 · 180 min Comedy Drama Romance History
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Douglas is a foreign entrepreneur, who ventures to Russia in 1885 with dreams of selling a new, experimental steam-driven timber harvester in the wilds of Siberia. Jane is his assistant. On her travels, she meets two men who would change her life forever: a handsome young cadet Andrej Tolstoy with whom she shares a fondness for opera, and the powerful General Radlov who is entranced by her beauty and wants to marry her.

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Original Title Сибирский цирюльник
Year 1998
Country France, Russia
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance, History
Director Nikita Mikhalkov
Runtime 180 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (156 votes)

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The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Nikita Mikhalkov

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

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