Overview

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, Iya Savvina, Galina Volchek, Natalya Zashchipina, Tamara Sovchi

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What is "Mayakovsky Laughs" about?

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."

When was "Mayakovsky Laughs" released?

Mayakovsky Laughs was released in 1976.

Who stars in "Mayakovsky Laughs"?

The cast includes Leonid Bronevoy, Mikhail Gluzskiy, Aleksei Kapler, Anatoli Pereverzev.