The Village Doctor (1988)
Based on a short story by Franz Kafka, Masloboyshchikov’s debut film is a parable about the relationship between faith and salvation. A strange doctor comes to a neighbouring village to cure a sick child. The doctor thinks the boy should stop pretending, but the boy himself begs the doctor to let him die.
Director: Serhii Masloboishchykov
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Screenplay
- Serhii Masloboishchykov (Screenplay)
- Franz Kafka (Original Story)
Cinematography: Oleksandr Shumovych
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Village Doctor about?
- Based on a short story by Franz Kafka, Masloboyshchikov’s debut film is a parable about the relationship between faith and salvation. A strange doctor comes to a neighbouring village to cure a sick child. The doctor thinks the boy should stop pretending, but the boy himself begs the doctor to let him die.
- Who directed The Village Doctor?
- The Village Doctor was directed by Serhii Masloboishchykov.
- How long is The Village Doctor?
- The Village Doctor has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is The Village Doctor?
- The Village Doctor is a Drama film.
- Where was The Village Doctor produced?
- The Village Doctor was produced in Soviet Union.