The film tells about a kind artist who throughout his life sang in a strange voice.
Acting
Dorofeev's committed, physically specific portrayal of an outsider artist.
Direction
Melnikov balances absurdity and pathos without tipping into mockery.
Director
Vitaliy Melnikov
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Mikhail Dorofeev was primarily a stage actor; this rare leading film role showcased his gift for physical transformation.
The film quietly critiques Soviet-era conformity through Chicha's stubborn, ridiculous persistence — his voice becomes political resistance.
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