Makarov
1993, Russian. Directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
"Makarov" both a popular Russian name, and also slang for the word "gun," serves as a metaphor for the brutal reality of life in a post-totalitarian society. The story's protagonist, Makarov, embodies this struggle as he becomes more mechanical and less spiritual upon acquiring a gun.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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- Released
- 28 February 1993
- Original title
- Макаров
- Country
- Russia
- Written by
- Valeri Zalotukha
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Makarov runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
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Makarov isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 February 1993. (Checked 7 November 2026.)
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Who directed Makarov?
Makarov (1993) was directed by Vladimir Khotinenko and stars Sergey Makovetskiy, Elena Mayorova, Irina Metlitskaya.