Luminous Luminous 0
Светящийся
Svetyashchiysya
2020 – 00:05:28 – wl(wordless) – HSE Art and Design School133HSE Art and Design School – Sheynina Yevgeniya, Tsedenova AlinaSheynina Yevgeniya, Tsedenova Alina450, 451
20Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

A young woman travels through a dark forest in search of light for a lantern that illuminates the road. But she is interrupted by a sudden meeting with a creature who really needs help.

Man with the Childlike Accent, The The Man with the Childlike Accent  ❤
Человек с детским акцентом
Chelovek s detskim aktsentom
1987 – 00:09:59 – ruRussian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Viken AleksandrViken Aleksandr70
2, 4, 9, 20Comedy, Domestic life, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 1drawn (not cel)
4.04 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan, Mastak₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (good⭳ – by Mastak)

A man who had a youthful trauma asks children to scare him to cure his speaking problem. Based on the story by Grigoriy Oster.

Margarita Margarita 0
Маргарита
Margarita
1997 – 00:01:43 – wl(wordless) – Argus International36Argus International – Berezovaya Natalya, Petrova SvetlanaBerezovaya Natalya, Petrova Svetlana135, 136
9, 20Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 1drawn (not cel)
0.00 ws

A tribute to Bulgakov's novel "Master and Margarita".

Marmalade Marmalade 0
Мармелад
Marmelad
2019 – 00:04:21 – wl(wordless) – HSE Art and Design School133HSE Art and Design School – Lyubimtseva AnnaLyubimtseva Anna442
2, 14, 17, 20Comedy, NSFW / 18+, Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

A somewhat absurd and unexpectedly sensual story about a girl with a sweet-tooth who married a marmalade.

Mars-XX Mars-XX 0
Марс-ХХ
Mars-XX
1969 – 00:08:10 – ruRussian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Gurvich IrinaGurvich Irina175
15, 22, 20, 21Politics, Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic, War & battles – 3, 2cutout, drawn (cel)
0.87 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A scientist invents a new biological weapon of mass destruction and offers it to the god of war.

Masquerade Masquerade 0
Маскарад
Maskarad
1981 – 00:02:11 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir91
23, 20Christmas/New Year, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
0.00 ws

An animated poem about wintry nature and birds who dream of summer's rainbows.

Mayakovsky Laughs Mayakovsky Laughs 0
Маяковский смеётся
Mayakovskiy smeyotsya
1975 – 01:22:17 – ruRussian – Mosfilm, Soyuzmultfilm75, 1Mosfilm, Soyuzmultfilm – Garanina Ideya, Karanovich Anatoliy, Tarasov Vladimir, Yutkevich SergeyGaranina Ideya, Karanovich Anatoliy, Tarasov Vladimir, Yutkevich Sergey28, 222, 57, 223
2, 9, 13, 15, 17, 20Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Politics, Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 3, 2, 9, 12, 4cutout, drawn (cel), live-action, mixed, puppet
6.99 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by daftdigger, Max Hayward, Niffiwan, AlchemistOfSorrows₃, applesouce₃, corvusalbus₃, KimJongNumberUn₃, Veikko₃)

A little-seen experimental mix of live action and animation that is nominally adapted from Mayakovsky's play The Bedbug (about a hypothetical communist utopia) and his screenplay Forget All About the Fireplace.

Meeting, The The Meeting 0
Встреча, Зустріч
Vstrecha, Zustrich
1984 – 00:09:51 – ru, ukRussian, Ukrainian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Titov MihailTitov Mihail89
2, 18, 20Comedy, Sci-fi & space, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
4.96 ws – Subtitles: Czech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Жукороп, Niffiwan₂), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by ?)

An alien flies to the Earth and disguises itself as a human to find out what do earthlings think about the possibility of encountering extraterrestrial life forms.

Merry Pictures. Fantasia in Retro Style Merry Pictures. Fantasia in Retro Style 0
Весёлые картинки. Фантазия в стиле Ретро
Vesyolye kartinki. Fantaziya v stile Retro
1996 – 00:04:14 – ruRussian – School of Advanced Studies for Screenwriters and Directors, Soyuzmultfilm33, 1School of Advanced Studies for Screenwriters and Directors, Soyuzmultfilm – Kobzarev RomanKobzarev Roman508
2, 13, 20Comedy, Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10, 9digital 2D, live-action
2.06 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Cynir, Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Cynir), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

A chaotic day in the office of the Club of Merry Little Men, just because of Dunno's mischief. Black and white characters gain colour, but at what cost?

Merry-Go-Round 1 Merry-Go-Round 1  ❤
Весёлая карусель 1
Vesyolaya karusel 1
1969 – 00:09:51 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Barinova Galina, Nosyrev Leonid, Petrov Anatoliy, Sokolskiy GennadiyBarinova Galina, Nosyrev Leonid, Petrov Anatoliy, Sokolskiy Gennadiy54, 32, 125, 233
2, 11, 13, 20Comedy, Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
4.02 ws – Subtitles: Arabic (unknown⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan), German (good⭳ – by Тихон, Niffiwan₂), English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Italian (unknown⭳ – by ?, Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

The first entry of an acclaimed long-running series of short, artistically daring children's cartoons by promising new directors. Includes: "Mosaic" (either Nosyrev or Barinova), "Antoshka" (Nosyrev), "Absent-Minded Giovanni" (Anatoliy Petrov, based on a story by Italian writer Gianni Rodari), "Well, Just You Wait!" (Sokolskiy - the "pilot episode" of the most famous Soviet cartoon series).

Merry-Go-Round 12 Merry-Go-Round 12 0
Весёлая карусель 12
Vesyolaya karusel 12
1983 – 00:09:36 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Gavrilko Yelena, Gorlenko Aleksandr, Mazayev AleksandrGavrilko Yelena, Gorlenko Aleksandr, Mazayev Aleksandr142, 141, 483
2, 12, 20Comedy, Misc., Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
2.57 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by businka1, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella)

The 12th entry of a long-running series of short cartoons by promising new directors. Includes: "Pencil and Eraser" (Gavrilko), "What Happened to the Crocodile?" (Gorlenko), "Echo" (Mazayev).

Merry-Go-Round 16 Merry-Go-Round 16  ❤
Весёлая карусель 16
Vesyolaya karusel 16
1985 – 00:08:25 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Mititello Tatyana, Morozov VladimirMititello Tatyana, Morozov Vladimir493, 213
2, 4, 9, 20Comedy, Domestic life, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
3.77 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, LalaHeb₂), Russian (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Includes: "The Miracle Tree" (by Morozov, adapting Chukovsky's silly poem about a tree that grows shoes), "The Game" (by Mititello, about a boy who defends himself from dangers while trying to make a rainbow).

Merry-Go-Round 5 Merry-Go-Round 5 0
Весёлая карусель 5
Vesyolaya karusel 5
1973 – 00:09:33 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Barinova Galina, Petrov Anatoliy, Sokolskiy Gennadiy, Ugarov ValeriyBarinova Galina, Petrov Anatoliy, Sokolskiy Gennadiy, Ugarov Valeriy54, 125, 233, 225
4, 5, 9, 18, 20Domestic life, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Sci-fi & space, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
6.60 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, Eus₂)

Featuring: "Could This Movie Be About You?" (Ugarov) - a girl makes a mess while her mom's away, "Who Is Grazing In the Meadow" (Barinova) - a farm animal riddle, "The Miracle" (Petrov) - kids in a futuristic city find something very special, "Tall Tales Face to Face" (Sokolskiy) - a man from far away relates the odd customs of his home.

Midnight Guests, The The Midnight Guests 0
Познiя госцi
Pozniya gostsi
2009 – 00:03:40 – wl(wordless) – (no studio)14(no studio) – Ruditskaya YuliyaRuditskaya Yuliya287
4, 24, 20Domestic life, Horror, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

Led by the flickering light, four friends undertake a dangerous trip close to midnight. On their way, all kinds of distressing and fascinating things happen...

Milch Milch 0
Молоко
Moloko
2005 – 00:15:16 – wl(wordless) – Klasky Csupo86Klasky Csupo – Kovalyov IgorKovalyov Igor27
14, 20NSFW / 18+, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

A wordless surreal film that focuses on a boy as he discovers love and comes to face the morality of his family. For adults.

Mind Your Nerves! Mind Your Nerves! 0
Осторожно - нервы!
Ostorozhno - nervy!
1975 – 00:07:11 – wl, ru(wordless), Russian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Sivokon YevgeniySivokon Yevgeniy47
4, 20Domestic life, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 9, 12drawn (cel), live-action, mixed
1.26 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

How our nerves try to keep us healthy.

Miracles Miracles 0
Чудеса
Chudesa
1980 – 00:09:10 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir91
13, 20Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
5.56 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan)

A clown tells implausible stories to a group of boys. Based on the poem Liar (Врун) by Daniil Harms (1930).

Miracles in the Sieve Miracles in the Sieve  ❤
Чудеса в решёте
Chudesa v reshotye
1978 – 00:10:12 – en, ruEnglish, Russian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Hrzhanovskiy AndreyHrzhanovskiy Andrey59
2, 11, 20Comedy, Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Surrealism/dream-logic – 3cutout
3.61 ws – Subtitles: English (ok⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan), Estonian (unknown⭳ – by Pastella), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, Eus₂)

A compilation of famous English nursery rhymes.

Mirror for the King, A A Mirror for the King 0
Зеркало для короля
Zerkalo dlya korolya
2022 – 00:02:50 – wl(wordless) – HSE Art and Design School133HSE Art and Design School – Peshnyuk DaryaPeshnyuk Darya467
15, 20Politics, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

A tyrannical king receives a mirror as a gift, but does not see what he expects in the reflection.

Mistress of the Copper Mountain, The The Mistress of the Copper Mountain  ❤
Хозяйка Медной горы
Hozyayka Mednoy gory
2020 – 00:13:33 – ruRussian – SHAR School-Studio17SHAR School-Studio – Geller DmitriyGeller Dmitriy480
5, 14, 17, 22, 20Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), NSFW / 18+, Romance, Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10, 9, 12digital 2D, live-action, mixed
1.28 ws – Subtitles: English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan)

The corpse of a local geologist holding a large emerald is discovered in the Ural taiga. During the investigation of his death, this gem falls into the hands of various people in turn, driving each of them mad. Loosely based on the eponymous folk tale from the Ural Mountains.

Mother and Music Mother and Music 0
Мать и музыка
Mat i muzyka
2006 – 00:14:15 – wl(wordless) – Animos35Animos – Aronova YuliaAronova Yulia138
1, 4, 9, 20Biography, Domestic life, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 3, 10cutout, digital 2D
0.00 ws

An adaptation of Marina Tsvetayeva's autobiographical writings about her music lessons as a little girl in the 1890s.

Music Music 0
Երաժշտություն, Музыка
Yerazhshtutyun, Muzyka
1976 – 00:06:30 – wl(wordless) – Armenfilm4Armenfilm – Babayan RafaelBabayan Rafael522
12, 20Misc., Surrealism/dream-logic – 2drawn (cel)
0.00 ws

A film about music itself, and about how conceit and arrogance can ruin it.

Nagual - Our Boat Nagual - Our Boat 0
нагУаль - Наша лодка
nagUal - Nasha lodka
2018 – 00:03:50 – wl(wordless) – (no studio)14(no studio) – Gopienko IvanGopienko Ivan370
13, 20Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10digital 2D
0.00 ws

The dark boat carries passengers from this world to the “other bank”. A boatman named Death guarantees a successful delivery...

Neighbours Neighbours 0
Соседи
Sosedi
2001 – 00:06:32 – wl(wordless) – Pilot, SHAR School-Studio12, 17Pilot, SHAR School-Studio – Biryukov StepanBiryukov Stepan245
15, 20Politics, Surrealism/dream-logic – 1drawn (not cel)
0.00 ws

The music of a violinist neighbour continues to affect a couple even after they have him taken away by the secret police. Featuring the music of Felix Mendelssohn (Op.64).

Nestlings of the Sea Nestlings of the Sea 0
Птенцы моря
Ptentsy morya
1996 – 00:05:44 – wl(wordless) – Soros Foundation166Soros Foundation – Kazakov BorisKazakov Boris568
2, 12, 20Comedy, Misc., Surrealism/dream-logic – 13, 9, 12direct-on-film, live-action, mixed
0.00 ws

Imaginative doodles drawn directly on 35mm documentary footage shot at a Soviet amateur film studio in the 1970s.