Philosopher and film critic Mikhail Vitushko will analyze the directorial language of Alexei Balabanov - from the image of post-Soviet Russia to mythological motifs and harsh social commentary. In the lecture, Mikhail Vitushko will examine the features of Balabanov's authorial method. Listeners will learn how the director used concise dialogues, recognizable urban spaces, music, and sharp plot twists. Clips from films will trace how the same artistic techniques changed from work to work and helped create a cohesive image of the time. A separate discussion will be dedicated to the film "Brother," which became an important cultural text of the 1990s. The program will also touch on less obvious aspects of the director's legacy - experiments with form, engagement with different genres, and interest in philosophical questions.