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Makarov (1993)

Makarov (1993)

Drama Thriller
Release Date: 1993, February 28
Directors: Vladimir Khotinenko
Countries: Russia
Production: Eurasia Film Production, Eurasia Film Production

Overview:

"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.