Vysotsky. Four Hours of Real Life(2013)

Vysotsky. Four Hours of Real Life is a Russian biographical series exploring the final chapter of Vladimir Vysotsky, the legendary poet, singer and actor who captivated audiences throughout the 1970s and '80s. The narrative centers on his last profound romance, recounted through the memories of a family friend to Vysotsky's son. Set against the backdrop of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games—the year Vysotsky died at 42—the series traces an intimate portrait of the man behind the myth. It examines how love shaped his final days and offers a deeply personal perspective on one of Russia's most iconic cultural figures, blending historical detail with emotional resonance to reveal the human story beneath the legend.