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Funny, strong craft, light on feelings.
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Calm and low-key
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- Fast Pace6
- Spectacle5
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Emotionally reserved
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- Nostalgia6
- Pathos5
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Some satire and dark humor
Not a comedy at heart.
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- Dark Humor7
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History, a real life story, and society
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Standout direction, performances, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
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- Acting8
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Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire and dark humor.
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HighStandout direction, performances, and dialogue
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and dialogue stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
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- Acting8Performance craft and presence.
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- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Camp & Irony5Stylized exaggeration and wink.
- Pastiche5Playful imitation of styles.
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A story of an actor named Oleg whose wife has been seduced by his neighbor. As he is thoroughly convinced of her infidelity, he would like to poison her. An old man named Prokhorov helps him to get rid of his wife by lecturing about famous deaths caused by poisoning. It is from Prokhorov we learn that many famous and not so famous like Cesare Borgia and Caligula were killed as they were poisoned.
Russian Dark ComedyHistorical SatirePoisoning HistoryMeta-NarrativeEccentric CharactersBlack HumorDialogue-DrivenPhilosophical MusingsSurreal Elements
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Is Poisons or the World History of Poisoning worth watching?
58
DecentGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
What is Poisons or the World History of Poisoning rated?
Disturbing imagery
Content advisories: disturbing imagery.
How long is Poisons or the World History of Poisoning?
1 h 46 min
Poisons or the World History of Poisoning runs 1 h 46 min.
Is Poisons or the World History of Poisoning based on a true story?
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
What language is Poisons or the World History of Poisoning in?
Russian
It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.
In how many countries can I watch Poisons or the World History of Poisoning?
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