The Suicide

The Suicide

90 mins | Comedy | Jan. 1, 1990

As Soviet Russia enters the era of the New Economic Policy, Semyon Podsekalnikov decides to stop looking for a job. However, the prospect of living at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law seems unbearable. Having reached the end of his tether, Semyon is resolved to take his own life. Based on Nikolai Erdman's controversial play.

The Suicide

90 mins | Comedy | Jan. 1, 1990

The Suicide
As Soviet Russia enters the era of the New Economic Policy, Semyon Podsekalnikov decides to stop looking for a job. However, the prospect of living at the expense of his wife and mother-in-law seems unbearable. Having reached the end of his tether, Semyon is resolved to take his own life. Based on Nikolai Erdman's controversial play.
Producers Mosfilm, Slovo
Original title Самоубийца
Directors Valery Pendrakovsky
Writers Valery Pendrakovsky, Nikolay Erdman

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