Apology of the Theater

Life in the theater and theater in life and politics, the state's attitude towards art, myth and mythology in culture and everyday life, the confrontation between archaic past and modernity - these are the main themes addressed in his book... by theater and film director Vladimir Mirzoev. Written in a diary format, it represents the author's reflections on what concerns both himself and all those he calls "Russian Europeans." The book can be read from any point and in either direction - from beginning to end or vice versa. As Vladimir Mirzoev himself notes, in a sense its composition depends on you, on the way you choose to get acquainted with it. In the appendix, the master provides professional advice to actors. Thus, for a wide audience, this book will be an inspiring read and a reason for reflection, while for those whose lives are connected with theater and film, it will also serve as a useful practical guide.