The Dream of a Ridiculous Man

Name: The Dream of a Ridiculous Man
Genre: Animation, Drama
Released: 1992
Rating: 72.975
Cast: Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy

1992·Movie

20min

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Ratings

72/100

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7.8

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About

An animated short film based on the 1877 short story written by Fyodor Dostoyevsky. It chronicles the experiences of a man who decides that there is nothing to live for in the world, and is therefore determined to commit suicide. A chance encounter with a young girl changes his mind.

DNA

Genres: Existential Drama Psychological Drama Philosophical Drama
Mood: MelancholicTragicPoignantThought-ProvokingEmotional
Themes: Human ConnectionRedemptionHope Amidst DespairThe Meaning Of Life
Plot: Suicidal IdeationLife's PurposeRedemption Through ConnectionEncounter With A Stranger
Pacing: Slow-Paced
Narrative: Flashbacks
Dialog: Philosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types: InnocentReluctant Hero
Time: 19th Century
Place: Rural CountrysideCity Streets
Cinematic Style: Surreal ImagerySymbolic ImageryAnimation
Costume and Set: Period-Accurate CostumesMinimalist Sets

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Aleksandr Petrov, Sergey Reshetnikov, Viktor Gerrat

Cast

Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy

Narrator (voice)

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