Ward Six (1978)

Ward Six (1978) poster

A doctor from provincial town in Tsardom of Russia meets his former student in Ward 6, where the story takes place. Impressed by his rebellious spirit and clever remarks, he tends to spend more time with him while also indulging in meditation, only to be ridiculed by his fellow colleagues. Based on a Chekhov's work of the same title.

Director: Lucian Pintilie
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Production: Centar film
Country: Yugoslavia
Language: Serbo-Croatian
Original Language: sh

Themes

Philosophical and Existential Questions, Medical Drama and Hospital

Keywords

yugoslavia, doctor, based on short story, mental asylum, ward, madman, philosophical, russian literature

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ward Six about?
A doctor from provincial town in Tsardom of Russia meets his former student in Ward 6, where the story takes place. Impressed by his rebellious spirit and clever remarks, he tends to spend more time with him while also indulging in meditation, only to be ridiculed by his fellow colleagues. Based on a Chekhov's work of the same title.
Who directed Ward Six?
Ward Six was directed by Lucian Pintilie.
Who stars in Ward Six?
Ward Six stars Slobodan 'Cica' Perović, Zoran Radmilović, Slavko Simić, Pavle Vuisić, Ljuba Tadić, Stevo Žigon.
How long is Ward Six?
Ward Six has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Ward Six?
Ward Six is a Drama film.
Where was Ward Six produced?
Ward Six was produced in Yugoslavia.
What are the themes of Ward Six?
The themes of Ward Six include: Philosophical and Existential Questions, Medical Drama and Hospital.