#pinscreen

• Alekseev — A surname of Russian origin, borne by prominent historical or scientific figures, such as General Mikhail Alekseev (Chief of Staff in World War I) or the animation director Alexandre Alexeieff (inventor of the pinscreen). Structurally, this patronymic is very widespread in the post-Soviet space, genealogically linked to the base name Aleksei.
• Alexeieff — A surname of Russian origin, transliterated into Western contexts, made famous in world cinema history by Alexandre Alexeieff (1901–1982), a graphic artist, illustrator, and animation film director. Alongside his wife Claire Parker, he invented the pinscreen technique, a revolutionary device that produced unique chiaroscuro effects similar to aquatint etching, utilized to animate literary masterpieces.