Mayakovsky Laughs
This little-seen and little-discussed film combines animation with self-reflexive, live action segments to embody the anarchic, satiric spirit of the poet and playwright Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930). The film also showcases Sergei Yuktevich's fondness for formal experimentation. It is nominally adapted from Mayakovsky's play "The Bedbug" and his screenplay "Forget All About the Fireplace."
Cast: Leonid Bronevoy, Mikhail Gluzskiy, Aleksei Kapler, Anatoli Pereverzev, Ia Savvina, Galina Volshek, Natalya Zashchipina, Tamara Sovchi
Crew: Sergei Yutkevich (Director), Sergei Yutkevich (Writer), Nina Vinogradova (Production Design), Vitaliy Peskov (Production Design), Vladimir Tarasov (Production Design)