Diary of a Madman

Diary of a Madman

1987 · 89 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama

In the nineteenth century, in St. Petersburg. Poprichtchine, a small official living almost in misery, decides not to go to the office. Coming from a noble family, he can not stand his condition anymore.

Directed by Roger Coggio · Written by Roger Coggio

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