Morfiy (2008)
Release Year: 2008
Nation: Russia
Alternative Title: Morphine, Morphia, Morfiin, Morfijus, Морфий
Director: Aleksey Balabanov
Writer: Mikhail A. Bulgakov, Sergei Bodrov Jr., Sergey Bodrov
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Keywords
Keywords: 1910s, amputation, based on short story, doctor, drug addiction, morphine, russian civil war (1918-21)
Story
The year is 1917, during the harsh Russian winter. A newly educated doctor arrives in a rural town. Fresh from his studies and eager to help, he finds himself confronted with one medical challenge after another. As he struggles to cope with the human suffering around him, he turns to morphine for solace. This leads him down a path of addiction, ultimately threatening his ability to practice medicine.
Summary
Morfiy is a 2008 Russian drama film directed by Aleksey Balabanov. Set against the backdrop of the Russian Civil War (1918-21), it tells the story of a young doctor who arrives in a rural town during the winter of 1917. Based on a short story, the movie explores themes of medical ethics, addiction, and the struggle to maintain professionalism amidst personal crisis. The film is notable for its stark portrayal of life during this period.
