The Village Doctor
Сельский Врач
Synopsis
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.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Higher Courses of Script Writers and Film Directors Film Festival, Moscow
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Serhii Masloboishchykov
- Screenplay & Story
- Serhii Masloboishchykov
- Original Title
- Сельский Врач
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 9m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Serhii Masloboishchykov
Serhii Masloboishchykov, Franz Kafka
Oleksandr Shumovych
Department Leadership Roster
Serhii Masloboishchykov
Director
Serhii Masloboishchykov
Screenplay
Oleksandr Shumovych
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Village Doctor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Village Doctor?
The principal cast of The Village Doctor includes Not specified.
When was The Village Doctor released and how long is it?
The Village Doctor was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 9m.