Mayakovsky Laughs (1976)

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: 1976-10-25
• Runtime: 1h 22min
• Directors: Sergei Yutkevich, Anatoliy Karanovich.