Mayakovsky Laughs

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."

Release date

Oct 25, 1976

Rating

6 / 10

Runtime

1 hours 22 minutes

Genres

• Animation
• Comedy