Heart of a Dog

7.9 | 1988-11-11 | Drama Comedy Science Fiction

"Heart of a Dog" is a Soviet film adaptation of Mikhail Bulgakov’s iconic novella. Set in 1920s Moscow, it tells the satirical and darkly humorous story of a stray dog named Sharik, who is transformed into a human by Professor Preobrazhensky through a daring medical experiment. The resulting man, Poligraf Poligrafovich Sharikov, embodies the social and ideological tensions of early Soviet society. With its sharp critique of class struggle, human nature, and the perils of radical change, the film is celebrated for its faithful adaptation, brilliant performances, and rich allegorical depth.

Featured Crew

Vladimir Bortko	Director
Mikhail Bulgakov	Novel
Nataliya Bortko	Screenplay
Yuriy Shaygardanov	Director of Photography
Vladimir Svetozarov	Production Design
Vladimir Dashkevich	Original Music Composer
Garri Belenky	Sound
Yuliya Kima	Lyricist
Yuri Vertlib	Assistant Director
Anatoly Groshev	Camera Operator