Jonah, or the Artist at Work (1984)
Overview
A painter lives with his wife and four children in a studio. Due to creative frustrations and the irritation of admirers and hangers-on he becomes increasingly reclusive, finally sealing himself away in the attic. Based on an Albert Camus story.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ru |
| Popularity | 2.052 |
Directed By
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
Crew
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
Albert Camus
Aleksandr Kaydanovskiy
Georgi Rerberg
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