The 1987 Soviet film (translated as Mister Designer ) is a gothic horror masterpiece directed by Oleg Teptsov. Set in St. Petersburg during the decadent "Silver Age" (c. 1908–1914), it serves as a surreal retelling of the Pygmalion myth, explored through a lens of obsession, art, and the supernatural. The Story: A Quest for Perfection
Platon is commissioned to create a display for a jewelry store. He uses a young, dying woman named Anna as his model to craft a mannequin so perfect it transcends human beauty. Shortly after, Anna dies. Gospodin oformitel(1987)
At the mansion, Platon meets Grilliot's wife, Maria , who is the exact double of the long-dead Anna. Convinced she is his mannequin brought to life, he becomes consumed by a desperate need to prove her artificial nature. Themes and Atmosphere The 1987 Soviet film (translated as Mister Designer
Six years later, Platon is a shadow of his former self—impoverished and struggling with morphine addiction. He is hired by a wealthy merchant, Mr. Grilliot, to decorate a mansion. 1908–1914), it serves as a surreal retelling of
The film is widely praised for its "Russian Decadence" aesthetic and its eerie, dreamlike cinematography.
The film follows , a brilliant and arrogant artist obsessed with rivaling God by creating mannequins that possess "eternal life".