Andrey Khrzhanovsky

A story about how laziness can turn a human back to the ape.

An exploration of 20th century Russia, following the fusing of the Party and the state after the Russian Civil War, which opened the doors to corruption, resulting in the exiling of the left and right opposition. Described using a combination of historical settings, biographies and masterpieces from Russian avant-garde artists, composers and writers from this period in history.

A semi-fictional account of the life of Russian poet Joseph Brodsky, who was forced into American exile in 1972.

Alder uncovers not only the life and works of the elusive Cold War soviet master, but also sheds light on the Soviet animation regime.