Cigarette
Cigarette

Movie spotlight

Cigarette

2005
Movie
15 min
Amharic

A young man learns a valuable lesson when he succumbs to peer pressure and attempts to smoke his first and last cigarette.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Director: Igor VoloshinGenres: Drama, Crime

Plot Summary

The film follows the tumultuous life of a young man entangled in the criminal underworld. Faced with difficult choices and betrayals, he navigates a path fraught with danger and moral ambiguity. His relationships are tested as he struggles to survive in a harsh reality.

Critical Reception

Cigarette is a lesser-known Russian crime drama that garnered a niche audience. While praised by some for its gritty realism and intense atmosphere, it received mixed reviews for its bleak narrative and pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its raw portrayal of urban decay and criminal life.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • The film's atmosphere is often cited as its strongest element.

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Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Russian crime dramas emerging in the early 2000s that often depicted the social and economic challenges of the post-Soviet era.

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