Poisons or the World History of Poisoning

Name: Poisons or the World History of Poisoning
Director: Karen Shakhnazarov
Genre: Comedy, History
Released: 2001-01-01
Duration: 106 min
Rating: 4.9
Cast: Ignat Akrachkov, Oleg Basilashvili, Aleksandr Bashirov, Olga Tumaykina, Lyudmila Kasatkina

2001Dir. Karen Shakhnazarov1h 46m

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So, 'Poisons or the World History of Poisoning' is this quirky 2001 film that blends comedy with a history lesson. You follow Oleg, this agitated husband convinced his wife is cheating on him with a neighbor. The pacing is interesting, sort of languid yet engaging, as Oleg gets drawn into the darkly humorous sessions led by Prokhorov, this old man with a knack for storytelling about famous poisoning cases. The film’s atmosphere is oddly whimsical, despite the grim subject matter, and it has this surreal edge. The performances, especially by the leads, carry a kind of understated charm that really connects with the viewer. Not your typical comedy, but it definitely makes you think about love and betrayal in a unique way.

Quirky blend of comedy and historyUnique storytelling approachDark humor with a surreal touch