Plot synopsis

Oleg Menshikov is one of the greatest riddles among cinema and theatre actors. A wave of rumours and opinions accompanies each new work. More people have heard about his theatre work than have managed to see him on the stage. Some adore him, others cannot forgive him the slightest mistake. Peter Shepotinnik has been lucky enough to be admitted into the actorís and directorís creative circle, and at liberty to observe how film roles and stage productions are created: the hugely praised shows of "Woe from Wit" by Griboedov and Gogol's "The Gamblers".