Makarov (1993)

"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.

Released: Feb 28, 1993

Runtime: 99 minutes

Genre: Thriller, Drama

Stars: Sergei Makovetsky, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya, Vladimir Ilin, Sergei Parshin, Leonid Okunyov

Crew: Vladimir Khotinenko (Producer), Evgeniy Grebnev (Director of Photography), Aleksandr Pantykin (Music), Svetlana Tarik (Editor), Valeri Lukinov (Production Design), Vladimir Khotinenko (Director)