Ward No. 6
Палата N°6
Synopsis
Simultaneously nihilistic and heartening, Ward No. 6 is based on a story by Chekov, in which a psychiatric doctor becomes a patient in his own asylum. Updated to contemporary Russia, the film is a cocktail of anxieties and riddles, showcasing how easy it is to become what we fear most.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 5, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Karen Shakhnazarov, Aleksandr Gornovsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov, Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Karen Shakhnazarov
- Original Score
- Evgeny Kadimsky
- Original Title
- Палата N°6
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Mosfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Karen Shakhnazarov, Aleksandr Gornovsky
Anton Chekhov, Aleksandr Borodyanskiy, Karen Shakhnazarov
Evgeny Kadimsky
Alexandr Kuznetsov
Irina Kozhemyakina
Galina Shadur, Karen Shakhnazarov
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Shakhnazarov
Director
Aleksandr Gornovsky
Director
Aleksandr Borodyanskiy
Writer
Karen Shakhnazarov
Writer
Lyudmila Kusakova
Production Design
Irina Kozhemyakina
Editor
Galina Shadur
Producer
Karen Shakhnazarov
Producer
Alla Oleneva
Costume Design
Alexandr Kuznetsov
Director of Photography
Evgeny Kadimsky
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ward No. 6
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What is Ward No. 6 about?
Simultaneously nihilistic and heartening, Ward No. 6 is based on a story by Chekov, in which a psychiatric doctor becomes a patient in his own asylum. Updated to contemporary Russia, the film is a cocktail of anxieties and riddles, showcasing how easy it is to become what we fear most.
Who directed Ward No. 6?
Ward No. 6 was directed by Karen Shakhnazarov, Aleksandr Gornovsky.
Who stars in Ward No. 6?
The principal cast of Ward No. 6 includes Vladimir Ilin, Aleksey Vertkov, Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy, Evgeniy Stychkin, Aleksei Zharkov.
When was Ward No. 6 released and how long is it?
Ward No. 6 was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Ward No. 6?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ward No. 6 was composed by Evgeny Kadimsky.
Is Ward No. 6 based on a book or true story?
Ward No. 6 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Anton Chekhov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ward No. 6?
Ward No. 6 holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).