The Humorist(2019)
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The Humorist Synopsis
The Humorist is a film about a week in the life of Boris Arkadiev, a fictional Soviet stand-up comedian. Boris is tormented not only by external oppression and censorship but also by his own insecurities that poison all his relationships.
The Humorist (2019) is a drama and comedy film directed by Mikhail Idov, released on March 1, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Alexey Agranovich, Semen Shteinberg, Alisa Khazanova and Vilma Kutaviciute. Viewers rate it 4.8 out of 10 across 25 ratings.
- Director:
- Mikhail Idov
- Writers:
- Lily Idov, Mikhail Idov
- Producers:
- Aija Bērziņa, Artem Vasilyev, Andrey Savelev
- Cinematographer:
- Alexander Šurkala
- Production:
- Hype Film, MetraFilms, SAGa, Central Partnership, Sirena Film, Tasse Film, All Media A Start Company, Czech Film Fund, Eurimages, Droog Drooga
- Budget:
- $1,300,000
- Status:
- Released
The Humorist Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alexey Agranovich
as Boris Arkadiev
Semen Shteinberg
as Semyon Greenberg
Alisa Khazanova
as Elvira Arkadieva
Vilma Kutaviciute
as Inara
Pavel Ilyin
as Alexei Budovskiy
- Daniel Shifrin
Daniel Shifrin
as Ilya
Polina Aug
as Lina Morozova
Artem Volobuev
as Alexander Nikonov
Yuri Kolokolnikov
as Maxim Shepelin
Olga Dibtseva
as Galya
Kristians Karelins
as Miyelavs
Yuliya Aug
as Olga
Key crew
Directed by Mikhail Idov, written by Lily Idov and Mikhail Idov, produced by Aija Bērziņa, Artem Vasilyev and Andrey Savelev.
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The Humorist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.8/10 from 25 ratings.
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The Humorist – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Humorist online?
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The Humorist (2019) is available to stream on Beamafilm, and to rent or buy from Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Humorist?
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The main cast of The Humorist (2019) includes Alexey Agranovich, Semen Shteinberg, Alisa Khazanova, Vilma Kutaviciute and Pavel Ilyin. The film was directed by Mikhail Idov. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Humorist released?
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The Humorist was released on March 1, 2019 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is The Humorist worth watching?
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The Humorist (2019) holds an average rating of 4.8 out of 10 from 25 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.