A special screening of the video version of the play "The Good Person of Szechwan," dedicated to the memory of Yuri Butusov, will take place at the "Aurora" cinema. The production based on Bertolt Brecht's play has become one of the director's most significant works, offering audiences a new perspective on the eternal debate about good and evil. Yuri Butusov approached the play "The Good Person of Szechwan" in the translation by Yegor Peregudov, trying to distance himself from conventional interpretations. He moved away from the socialist pathos of the first productions of the 1940s and the protest spirit of "Taganka" in the 1960s, returning the text to its philosophical foundation. The play has garnered attention from the theatrical community because Butusov managed to revitalize Brecht's parable and present it as a story about the contradictions of human nature, questioning whether it is possible to maintain kindness in a world built on exploitation. Particular attention should be paid to the musical solution. Authentic compositions by Paul Dessau, Brecht's long-time collaborator, are performed by an ensemble right on stage, almost without pauses, creating a sense of continuous action. Songs and fragments of text are heard in German, and the form of the play refers to the cabaret tradition. For the audience, this is a rare opportunity to touch upon the legacy of Yuri Butusov - one of the brightest directors of his generation. His productions were characterized by powerful expression and subtle psychology, and the staging of "The Good Person of Szechwan" became the quintessence of his directorial approach. Details about the screening at "Aurora" can be found on the cinema's website.