Vertinskiĭ (Vertinskiy) (2021)

An eight-episode series retelling the dramatic and unpredictable tale of an outstanding Russian poet and performer, an idol of the first half of the twentieth century: Alexander Vertinsky.
The series are based on life story of the famous poet, who lives and thrives on the background of crucial historical events of the century. We follow Vertinsky’s path from an unknown young writer and beggar, to a famous and respected performer who is forced to wander in exile.