Mayakovsky Laughs (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1976, Mayakovsky Laughs is a comedy and animation film directed by Sergei Yutkevich, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s 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."
Who’s in it. Mayakovsky Laughs stars Leonid Bronevoy as Oleg Bayan, Mikhail Gluzskiy as Professor, Aleksei Kapler and Anatoli Pereverzev as Mayakovsky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mayakovsky Laughs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mayakovsky Laughs page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mayakovsky Laughs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mayakovsky Laughs (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mayakovsky Laughs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mayakovsky Laughs worth watching?
- Mayakovsky Laughs holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mayakovsky Laughs?
- Mayakovsky Laughs stars Leonid Bronevoy, Mikhail Gluzskiy, Aleksei Kapler, Anatoli Pereverzev and Ia Savvina.
- When was Mayakovsky Laughs released?
- Mayakovsky Laughs was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.