Mister X

In Soviet Moscow, a brilliant but reclusive scientist, Professor Baranov, develops a revolutionary mind-reading device. He soon becomes the target of foreign spies who want to exploit his invention for their own nefarious purposes. Baranov must navigate a dangerous game of espionage and deception to protect his creation and his life.

Mister X is a lesser-known Soviet science fiction film that blends elements of thriller and espionage. While not widely seen internationally, it is appreciated for its early exploration of psychological manipulation and its noir-influenced atmosphere within a Soviet context.

• Praised for its inventive premise and suspenseful plot.

• Noted for its atmospheric direction and visual style.

• Criticized for some pacing issues in the latter half.

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The film is based on the novel 'The Brain of the Master' by Alexander Belyaev, a prominent Russian science fiction author.