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.

Genre: Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction

Director: Vladimir Bortko

Actors: Evgeniy Evstigneev, Vladimir Tolokonnikov, Boris Plotnikov, Roman Kartsev, Nina Ruslanova, Evgeniy Kuznetsov, Olga Melikhova, Aleksey Mironov, Anzhelika Nevolina, Natalya Fomenko

Release date: 1988-11-11

Country of origin: SU

Length: 2h 16m

Ratings:

• 8.5/10