Patient No. 1
Released 3 years ago in 2023. Patient No. 1 is a drama film. directed by Rezo Gigineishvili.
Starring Aleksandr Filippenko, Olga Makeeva, and Inna Churikova
Synopsis
The end of the Soviet empire. The General Secretary lies in the government clinic. He is old and frail, but has a tight grip on power. "The power is only taken, it is never given away," he repeats. And it is convenient for both the elites and the secret services -- while the "body" is alive, various groups are scoring their political points. The General Secretary is "sentenced to life". A young nurse Sasha looks after him. Small, fragile and invisible, she bears a heavy burden of responsibility for the life of the country's top official. Meanwhile, the old man is waging a war in Afghanistan, has a nuclear button and can take the entire world to the grave with him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Georgia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Independent Film Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Patient No. 1 about?
The end of the Soviet empire. The General Secretary lies in the government clinic. He is old and frail, but has a tight grip on power. "The power is only taken, it is never given away," he repeats....
Who directed Patient No. 1?
Patient No. 1 was directed by Rezo Gigineishvili.
How long is Patient No. 1?
Patient No. 1 has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was Patient No. 1 released?
Patient No. 1 was released on October 6, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Patient No. 1?
The main cast of Patient No. 1 includes Aleksandr Filippenko, Olga Makeeva, Inna Churikova, Igor Chernevich, Sergey Gilev.