Heart of a Dog (1988)
"Heart of a Dog" is a Soviet film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novella. Set in 1920s Moscow, it tells the satirical and darkly humorous story of a stray dog named Sharik, who is transformed into a human by Professor Preobrazhensky through a daring medical experiment. The resulting man, Poligraf Poligrafovich Sharikov, embodies the social and ideological tensions of early Soviet society. With its sharp critique of class struggle, human nature, and the perils of radical change, the film is celebrated for its faithful adaptation, brilliant performances, and rich allegorical depth.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Vladimir Bortko
Writing:
- Mikhail Bulgakov
- Natalya Bortko
- Nataliya Bortko
Stars:
Release Date: 1988-11-11
7.9/10
7.9/10
- Country: SU
- Language: Pусский
- Runtime: 136
Doctor Bormental
Professor Filipp Preobrazhenskyy
Sharikov
Shvonder
Darya Petrovna
Zinochka
The Patient
Nikolai Nikolayevich Persikov
Spiritual Seance Participant
Fyodor
Vasnetsova
Vyazemskaya
Pestrukhin
