Roskino, Channel One Launch Sales on Eight-Part Period Drama ‘Vertinsky’
Christopher Vourlias Russian state film promotion body Roskino and public broadcaster Channel One are launching sales on a lavish, eight-part series based on the life of poet, singer, composer and cabaret artist Alexander Vertinsky, a cultural icon whose life played out against the backdrop of history-altering events in the first half of the 20th century.The series, which is being presented during Roskino’s Key Buyers Event, is available in two versions. The first will drop on a to-be-named VOD platform for audiences 18 and over; the second, for ages 12 and up, will be broadcast on Channel One.