Ataraxia. (1989)

"Ataraxia", which translated from Greek, equanimity, serenity - a condition necessary to the philosopher, the artist for understanding the world.

Film crew and actors play several options to achieve this status.

The actors are playing out a racket scene.

The criminal's hysteria is being played out.

A man in clown makeup is peeking at the scene through a peephole.

Money.

Hands clutching a crystal apple.

The end of the scene.

Chronicle 1975.

L.I. Brezhnev on the podium of the Mausoleum.

Actors imitate a demonstration in front of a projection of Brezhnev at the Mausoleum.

Indignation of the director.

A continuation of the racket scene is being played out.

Poisoning of the hero.

a man with clown makeup.

The experiences of a murderer, played out by an actor.

Against the background of the hero's shaking hands, the image of a clown appears.

The hero calls the police, but does not talk.

Hysterical actions of the hero.

The director gives an assessment of the actions.

The director is near the table where food is being prepared for the members of the film crew.

A man tap-dances and eats a sausage, despite all the conflicts and troubles accompanying the shooting of the film.

Footage of this man accompanies all the actions of the film.