DRAMA . 1988 . 1h 14m . 6.5/10

Selfportrait of an Unknown Man_

A strange combination of circumstances leads the forty-year-old engineer Igor into the hall of the old cinema, where the film session has already begun. The main character of the picture is the poet Belov, the same romantic loser, disappointed in himself and in everything - surprisingly similar to him. Moreover, Igor soon realizes that he is looking from the side at his own life. What is happening on the screen becomes a shock and revelation for him. In the dark hall of the mysterious cinema, fate gives Igor the only chance to start all over again.

Starring Aleksandr Zbruev, Natalya Negoda, Yelena Konstantinovskaya
6.5/10
Rating
1h 14m
Runtime
1988
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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A strange combination of circumstances leads the forty-year-old engineer Igor into the hall of the old cinema, where the film session has already begun. The main character of the picture is the poet Belov, the same romantic loser, disappointed in himself and in everything - surprisingly similar to him. Moreover, Igor soon realizes that he is looking from the side at his own life. What is happening on the screen becomes a shock and revelation for him. In the dark hall of the mysterious cinema, fate gives Igor the only chance to start all over again.

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Cast
Aleksandr Zbruev stars as Igor Belov in Selfportrait of an Unknown Man.
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Year context
Selfportrait of an Unknown Man was released 38 years ago in 1988.
Overview
A strange combination of circumstances leads the forty-year-old engineer Igor into the hall of the old cinema, where the film session has already begun. The ...
Selfportrait of an Unknown Man is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 14m.

CAST (13)

Aleksandr Zbruev
Aleksandr Zbruev
Igor Belov
Natalya Negoda
Natalya Negoda
Vera
YK
Yelena Konstantinovskaya
Lana
Anatoli Grachyov
Anatoli Grachyov
Grigori Manuilov
Sergei Polezhayev
Sergei Polezhayev
Dorofeyev
Leonid Yanovskyi
Leonid Yanovskyi
Lebedev
IV
Irina Vishnyakova
Lana's Friend
Konstantin Karno
Konstantin Karno
Sasha
Alla Pokrovskaya
Alla Pokrovskaya
Ryabov's Mother
OM
Oksana Malyarenko
Administrator
Valentyna Ivashova
Valentyna Ivashova
Ticket Collector
Liudmyla Lobza
Liudmyla Lobza
Barmaid
Boris Romanov
Boris Romanov
Boris

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
74 min (1h 14m)
Country
SU
Rating
6.5/10 (2 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Selfportrait of an Unknown Man about?
A strange combination of circumstances leads the forty-year-old engineer Igor into the hall of the old cinema, where the film session has already begun. The main character of the picture is the poet Belov, the same romantic loser, disappointed in himself and in everything - surprisingly similar to him. Moreover, Igor soon realizes that he is looking from the side at his own life. What is happening on the screen becomes a shock and revelation for him. In the dark hall of the mysterious cinema, fate gives Igor the only chance to start all over again.
How long is Selfportrait of an Unknown Man?
Selfportrait of an Unknown Man has a runtime of 74 minutes (1h 14m).
Who stars in Selfportrait of an Unknown Man?
The cast of Selfportrait of an Unknown Man includes Aleksandr Zbruev, Natalya Negoda, Yelena Konstantinovskaya, Anatoli Grachyov, Sergei Polezhayev.
What is the rating of Selfportrait of an Unknown Man?
Selfportrait of an Unknown Man has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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