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Short animated drama

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1992): Cast

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1992) movie poster

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is a 1992 short animated drama directed by Aleksandr Petrov, starring Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Narrator (voice). It runs 20 minutes.

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The Dream of a Ridiculous Man (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
20 min
Director
Aleksandr Petrov
Genres
Drama , Animation
Original language
Russian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man About?

The premise of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man without spoilers.

An animated short film that adapts Fyodor Dostoyevsky’s 1877 story, following a disenchanted man who declares that life holds no purpose and resolves to commit suicide. His bleak resolve is interrupted when a chance meeting with a young girl offers a glimpse of hope, ultimately shifting his outlook.

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • dream
  • girl
  • suicide
  • memory
  • suicidal thoughts
  • dreaming
  • fantasizing
  • male nudity
  • eclipse
  • cosmos
  • fire
  • stoning
+10 more
  • mask
  • female nudity
  • wolf
  • baby
  • helpless
  • beach
  • paint on glass
  • death
  • train
  • humanity
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Cast & crew

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Cast & Characters

Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy plays Narrator (voice) in The Dream of a Ridiculous Man. Directed by Aleksandr Petrov.

From the director

More from Aleksandr Petrov

More films directed by Aleksandr Petrov: My Love and The Cow.

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Videos

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man Videos

The featurette of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man.

The Dream Of A Ridiculous Man By Aleksandr Petrov (English Subtitles | 4K)

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FAQ

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man runs 20 minutes.

When was The Dream of a Ridiculous Man released?

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man was released on October 7, 1992.

Who directed The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man was directed by Aleksandr Petrov.

More films by Aleksandr Petrov

Who is in the cast of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man?

The Dream of a Ridiculous Man stars Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy as Narrator (voice).

Does The Dream of a Ridiculous Man have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dream of a Ridiculous Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dream of a Ridiculous Man in?

The original language of The Dream of a Ridiculous Man is Russian.

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