Demobbed (2000 film)

Demobbed (ДМБ) is a cult Russian comedy film by Roman Kachanov, showing an absurdist view on the Russian army through the eyes of a conscript. The brutal rituals of Dedovshchina, a major problem within Russian society, is shown not as a tragedy, but as an idyllically insane process of resocialization.

Several stars of Soviet cinema cast in the roles of senior officers; prominent theater director Sergey Artsybashev portrayed the iconic protagonist Dikiy Prapor ("Wild Warrant Officer")

The film's popularity prompted the producers to create four sequels (DMB-2, DMB-3, DMB-4 and DMB-5), but with limited reception.

Plot
Three young Russians from very different walks of life involuntarily enter the military to escape their past.

International awards

 * 2000 — Demobbed — FIPRESCI Special Mention: «For its humour and for the ironic look on Russian society which allows to overcome tragedies of everyday life and might open doors to the new cinema.

Selected national awards

 * 2000 – Russian Guild of Film Critics Best Screenplay (Roman Kachanov, Ivan Okhlobystin).
 * 2000 — Kinotavr Special Jury Prize