Movie

Makarov (1993)

• February 28, 1993
• 1h 39m

• Thriller
• Drama

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.

Director

Vladimir Khotinenko

Writers

Valeri Zalotukha

Starring

Sergey Makovetskiy, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya