Ward No. 6
4.7
2009
1h 23m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
June 6, 2009
Runtime
1h 23m
Rating
4.7
(20 votes)
Genres
Drama
Production Companies
Mosfilm
Overview
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.
