Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia

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Arrhythmia

2017
Movie
116 min
Russian

Oleg is a young gifted paramedic. His wife Katya works as a nurse at the hospital emergency department. She loves Oleg, but is fed up with him caring more about patients than her. She tells him she wants a divorce. The new head of Oleg’s EMA department is a cold-hearted manager who’s got new strict rules to implement. Oleg couldn’t care less about the rules – he’s got lives to save; his attitude gets him in trouble with the new boss. The crisis at work coincides with the personal life crisis. Caught up between their patients, alcohol-fueled off-shifts, and an evolving health care system, Oleg and Katya have to find the binding force that will keep them together.

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IMDb7.6/10
Director: Boris KhlebnikovGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

Oleg is a talented young doctor in an ambulance crew, dedicated to saving lives even if it means bending the rules. His personal life, however, mirrors the chaotic rhythm of his profession, especially when his marriage begins to crumble under the strain of his demanding job. Faced with a new hospital policy that prioritizes patient numbers over quality of care, Oleg must decide whether to conform or fight for his ideals.

Critical Reception

Arrhythmia was critically acclaimed for its realistic portrayal of the Russian healthcare system and its poignant exploration of personal sacrifice. It resonated with audiences for its raw emotional depth and the compelling performances of its lead actors, becoming a significant film in contemporary Russian cinema.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic depiction of the struggles faced by emergency room doctors.

  • Lauded for its strong performances, particularly from Alexander Yatsenko.

  • Seen as a powerful and moving drama about dedication and personal life.

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Awards & Accolades

Winner of the Grand Prix at the Kinotavr Russian Film Festival, and Alexander Yatsenko won Best Actor at the European Film Awards.

Fun Fact

Director Boris Khlebnikov drew inspiration for the film from his own experiences and observations within the Russian medical system.

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Simon Foster

Simon Foster

"[A] beautiful, infuriating, entirely human study of flawed, floundering lives intertwined to the point of being inseparable..." Read the full review here: http://screen-space.squarespace.com/reviews/2017/11/6/arrhythmia.html