Drop Me a Line — An Online Evening with Mikhail Segal (in Russian)

Drop me a line

and I’ll sing it here.

Вышли мне строчку,

Я ее здесь спою.

(Mikhail Segal and Yuri Shevchuk, “Vyshli mne strochku,” Song, 2024).

Mikhail Segal — poet, writer, and film director — will present a poetry reading and a conversation about his creative work, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

He will read his poetry and talk about his books, including his latest, “Humane Farewell”.

When: Thursday 19 March, 19:00-20:30 (GMT)

Language: Russian

Format: Online via Zoom

Tickets: Standard – £5, CamRuSS Members – free

Access to the video recording is included with all ticket purchases

Video recording only: £5, free – CamRuSS Members

Please book via AllEvents

Mikhail Segal is a Russian film director, screenwriter, and writer known for his diverse creative work in cinema and literature. Segal began his artistic journey in theatre as a schoolboy, and later studied directing at the Oryol Institute of Culture before moving into filmmaking. His first feature film, Franz + Polina (2006), premiered at the Moscow International Film Festival and brought him international recognition. Since then, he has written and directed a range of films, including Short Stories (2012), A Film About Alexeev (2014), Elephants Can Play Football (2018), and Deeper! (2020). Segal has also served on juries at international film festivals and worked in music videos and advertising earlier in his career.

Alongside his filmmaking, Segal is an established prose writer. His literary works include Youth, Short Stories, and Pocherk, and his writing is frequently characterised by sharp observation, irony, and social reflection—qualities that often connect his literary and cinematic projects. His latest book, Humane Farewell (2024), continues this exploration of contemporary life and human relationships.

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