The Master and Margarita

From Mikhail Bulgakov, author of the masterpieces "Heart of a Dog" and "The White Guard." One of the most famous novels of the 20th century. On January 1, 2023, the film "Woland" will be released—a new take on the cult novel, dedicated to the relationships between the Master and Margarita, and the Master and Woland. Mikhail Bulgakov's timeless, mysterious, and witty "Gospel of Satan"—a novel unique in 20th-century Russian literature. It's hard to imagine the impact it has had on global culture. Films and television series based on "The Master and Margarita" have been and continue to be made; it has inspired an opera, a symphony, and a rock opera; and it has been illustrated by the most famous artists and photographers. It's enough to list just a few of the creators of works dedicated to and inspired by Bulgakov's masterpiece: Andrzej Wajda, Ennio Morricone, Mick Jagger, and David Bowie. What is it about the story of the devil and his retinue, who graced Moscow in the 1930s with their presence, about the equestrian procurator of Judea, Pontius Pilate, and the impoverished philosopher, Yeshua Ha-Nozri, about the talented yet unfortunate Master and his beautiful and faithful beloved, Margarita, that captivated such diverse creative personalities?