Ward No. 6
Simultaneously nihilistic and heartening, Ward No. 6 is based on a story by Chekov, in which a psychiatric doctor becomes a patient in his own asylum. Updated to contemporary Russia, the film is a cocktail of anxieties and riddles, showcasing how easy it is to become what we fear most.
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Ward No. 6
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jun 6, 2009
Runtime
1h 23m
Genres
Drama
User Score
48%
Original Title
Палата N°6
Production Companies
Mosfilm
Director
Karen Shakhnazarov
Description
Simultaneously nihilistic and heartening, Ward No. 6 is based on a story by Chekov, in which a psychiatric doctor becomes a patient in his own asylum. Updated to contemporary Russia, the film is a cocktail of anxieties and riddles, showcasing how easy it is to become what we fear most.