Aleksandr Petrov: The Making of "Mermaid" + "The Old Man and the Sea" Aleksandr Petrov: The Making of "Mermaid" + "The Old Man and the Sea" 0
Александр Петров. Как делались "Русалка" и "Старик и море"
Aleksandr Petrov. Kak delalis Rusalka i Starik i morye
2000 – 00:19:05 – ruRussian – Panorama Animation Film Studio22Panorama Animation Film Studio – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
3Documentary – 8paint
13.41 ws – Subtitles: en, zhgood, unknownNiffiwan, JZDRNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Chinese (unknown⭳ – by JZDR, Niffiwan₃)

Documentary about Aleksandr Petrov's paint-on-glass techniques made around the year 2000.

Aleksandr Petrov: The Making of "My Love" Aleksandr Petrov: The Making of "My Love" 0
Александр Петров: "Моя любовь", сотворение фильма
Aleksandr Petrov. Moya lyubov, sotvoreniye filma
2009 – 00:04:07 – ruRussian – Izhevsk Gallery Exhibition Centre31Izhevsk Gallery Exhibition Centre – ?, Petrov Aleksandr?, Petrov Aleksandr
3Documentary – 8paint
18.42 ws – Subtitles: en, zhgood, unknownNiffiwan, JZDREnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Chinese (unknown⭳ – by JZDR)

Among the Black Waves Among the Black Waves  ❤
Среди чёрных волн
Sredi chyornykh voln
2016 – 00:11:10 – wl(wordless) – Ural-Cinema105Ural-Cinema – Budanova AnnaBudanova Anna
6, 14, 17, 22Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities), NSFW / 18+, Romance, Serious – 10, 8digital 2D, paint
0 ws

An ancient northern legend tells that the souls of drowned people turn into sea animals. A hunter steals the skin of a seal girl, and she cannot turn back into an animal. She becomes his wife, but more and more often looks at the sea with longing.

Battle, The The Battle 0
Сражение
Srazheniye
1986 – 00:09:49 – en, ruEnglish, Russian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Titov MihailTitov Mihail
11, 18, 21Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Sci-fi & space, War & battles – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
3.16 ws – Subtitles: cs, enunknown, okwero1000, NiffiwanCzech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A hitman kills a toy designer and steals his latest product. The product, a mini-army complete with weapons, then wages war on the killer. Based on Stephen King's short story "Battleground".

Birds Birds  ❤
Птахи
Ptahy
2013 – 00:09:15 – wl(wordless) – Ukranimafilm7Ukranimafilm – Smirnova IrinaSmirnova Irina
5, 17, 20Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 10, 8digital 2D, paint
2.62 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A story without words about art, captivity, and the freedom that comes with love. Based on the folk tale "The Crooked Little Duck".

Boy Like Any Other, A A Boy Like Any Other  ❤
Мальчик как мальчик
Malchik kak malchik
1986 – 00:10:01 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Golovanova NataliyaGolovanova Nataliya
2, 4, 5, 9, 20Comedy, Domestic life, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 1, 8drawn (not cel), paint
7.07 ws – Subtitles: engoodIrina Zheleznova, Niffiwan, Prisma InternationalEnglish (good⭳ – by Irina Zheleznova, Niffiwan, Prisma International)

Like any other boy, Alyosha wants to skip, run and jump, but adults are always setting conditions and restrictions. Yet his imagination helps him overcome his routine and see the fun and fantasy even where there is none.

Bread's Light, The The Bread's Light 0
Свет хлеба
Svet hleba
1983 – 00:09:57 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
1.64 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A wordless animated poem about how bread is made.

Bumblebee Bumblebee 0
Шмель
Shmel
1981 – 00:01:21 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

An animated poem about a bumblebee and flowers, featuring the music of Scarlatti.

Captain Tussy Captain Tussy 0
Капитан Тусси, Капітан Туссі
Kapitan Tussi
1992 – 00:09:31 – ru, ukRussian, Ukrainian – Ukrainian Studio of Animated Films7Ukrainian Studio of Animated Films – Skirda YuriySkirda Yuriy
12Misc. – 3, 2, 12, 8cutout, drawn (cel), mixed, paint
6.3 ws – Subtitles: en, en, rugood, good, goodNiffiwan, Niffiwan, NiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A vignette about a father, a daughter, and her love of ships and sailors.

Cat Who Walked By Herself, The The Cat Who Walked By Herself 0
Кошка, которая гуляла сама по себе
Koshka, kotoraya gulyala sama po sebe
1988 – 01:09:45 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Garanina IdeyaGaranina Ideya
11, 20Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 12, 8, 4drawn (cel), mixed, paint, puppet
10.92 ws – Subtitles: en, engood, goodNiffiwan, NiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Based on the story by Rudyard Kipling about a deal that Cat made with Man in prehistoric times.

Christmas Fantasy, A A Christmas Fantasy 0
Рождественская фантазия
Rozhdestvenskaya fantaziya
1993 – 00:09:26 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Koshkina LyudmilaKoshkina Lyudmila
23, 5, 17Christmas/New Year, Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Romance – 8paint
0 ws

An adaptation of Stravinskiy's ballet Petrushka.

Collywobbles Collywobbles  ❤
Страстi-мордастi
Strasti-mordasti
1991 – 00:09:55 – wl, uk(wordless), Ukrainian – Ukranimafilm7Ukranimafilm – Bubnov Aleksandr, Goncharov Vladimir, Konoplev Valeriy, Tyuryayev VadimBubnov Aleksandr, Goncharov Vladimir, Konoplev Valeriy, Tyuryayev Vadim
2, 24Comedy, Horror – 2, 8, 6drawn (cel), paint, stop motion (3D)
2.52 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A collection of short horror/comedy stories. The first is likely inspired by Jan Svankmajer.

Coloured Music Coloured Music 0
Цветомузыка
Tsvetomuzyka
1981 – 00:01:27 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

A picturesque etude about flowers set to Shostakovish’s music.

Contrasts Contrasts 0
Контрасты
Kontrasty
1981 – 00:01:29 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

An animated painting set to music featuring flowers and butterflies.

Cow, The The Cow  ❤
Корова
Korova
1989 – 00:10:00 – ruRussian – School of Advanced Studies for Screenwriters and Directors, Sverdlovsk Film Studio33, 2School of Advanced Studies for Screenwriters and Directors, Sverdlovsk Film Studio – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
4, 9, 22Domestic life, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Serious – 8paint
4.68 ws – Subtitles: en, fr, it, it, pt, ru, trgood, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, good, unknownNiffiwan, sapiens, Dan, Jago71, TECHBRO2004, konst1, liber arceEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), French (unknown⭳ – by sapiens), Italian (unknown⭳ – by Dan), Italian (unknown⭳ – by Jago71), Portuguese (unknown⭳ – by TECHBRO2004), Russian (good⭳ – by konst1), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by liber arce)

The story of a cow and a boy who loved her.

Cry, The The Cry  ❤
Крик
Krik
1989 – 00:02:09 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Reznikov AnatoliyReznikov Anatoliy
22, 20Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 12, 8drawn (cel), mixed, paint
0 ws

An allegorical portrayal of birth, life and death, set to Vivaldi's music.

Dog Door, The The Dog Door  ❤
Собачья дверца
Sobachya dvertsa
2007 – 00:13:38 – ruRussian – Animos35Animos – Malgina NatalyaMalgina Natalya
2, 9, 22Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Serious – 10, 8digital 2D, paint
15.74 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A funny and sad story about a pack of stray dogs. Based on Sergiyenko's novella "Goodbye, Ravine".

Dream of a Ridiculous Man, The The Dream of a Ridiculous Man  ❤
Сон смешного человека
Son smeshnogo cheloveka
1992 – 00:20:06 – ruRussian – Rys (Lynx) Studio, Sverdlovsk Film Studio65, 2Rys (Lynx) Studio, Sverdlovsk Film Studio – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
9, 22, 20Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
6.47 ws – Subtitles: en, en, en, ru, trok, unknown, unknown, ok, unknownAlexandra Pryakhina, ?, ?, ?, liber arceNiffiwanEnglish (ok⭳ – by Alexandra Pryakhina), English (unknown⭳ – by ?), English (unknown⭳ – by ?), Russian (ok⭳ – by ?), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by liber arce, Niffiwan₃)

An adaptation of Dostoyevskiy's 1877 story about a man who decides that there is nothing of any value in the world.

Far Side of the Moon, The The Far Side of the Moon  ❤
Обратная сторона Луны
Obratnaya storona Luny
1984 – 00:09:38 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Tatarskiy AleksandrTatarskiy Aleksandr
2, 6Comedy, Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 8paint
1.98 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

In order to feel at home, a Caucasian (Georgian) man packs his home with him. But there can be too much of a good thing.

Felt Boot Felt Boot 0
Валенок
Valenok
1981 – 00:02:01 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
23Christmas/New Year – 8paint
0 ws

A felt boot and a pair of mittens are left behind after a snowball fight. A wordless animated poem.

Firebird, The The Firebird 0
Жар-птица
Zhar-ptitsa
1984 – 00:09:38 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
5, 9, 13, 17Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Romance – 8paint
4.26 ws – Subtitles: en, es, hr, ru, viunknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknownNiffiwan, Quigley, Qrosawa, Tantico, Alevtina, CynirEus, AlevtinaEnglish (unknown⭳ – by Niffiwan, Quigley, Eus₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Qrosawa), Croatian (unknown⭳ – by Tantico, Alevtina₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Alevtina), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Ivan Tsarevich upon his Grey Wolf battles against a dark power that has kidnapped Vasilisa the Beautiful with the aid of a Firebird's feather.

First Thunder, The The First Thunder  ❤
Первый гром
Pervyy grom
2017 – 00:05:00 – wl(wordless) – Ural-Cinema105Ural-Cinema – Melikhova AnastasiaMelikhova Anastasia
12, 20Misc., Surrealism/dream-logic – 10, 8digital 2D, paint
0 ws

A musical fantasy about waking up from hibernation, leaving your "little world" into a world full of beauty and adventure.

For You, Armenia! For You, Armenia! 0
Քեզ, Հայաստան, Тебе, Армения!
Kez, Hayastan, Tebye, Armeniya!
1990 – 00:05:12 – frFrench – Armenfilm4Armenfilm – Saakyants RobertSaakyants Robert
8, 12, 15, 16History, Misc., Politics, Religion – 3, 2, 9, 12, 8cutout, drawn (cel), live-action, mixed, paint
0 ws

Dramatic short animation based on the eponymous song composed by George Garvarents and performed by Charles Aznavour. Dedicated to the memory of the devastating earthquake that struck the Armenian region of the Soviet Union in 1988.

Good Night, Children! (Lullaby) Good Night, Children! (Lullaby) 0
Спокойной ночи, малыши! (Колыбельная)
Spokoynoy nochi, malyshi! (Kolybelnaya)
1986 – 00:02:31 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
13, 20Musical/Opera, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
4.78 ws – Subtitles: en, ruok, goodNiffiwan, NiffiwanEnglish (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Another opening/closing segment for the popular "Good Night, Children!" TV show.

Highlights Highlights  ❤
Блики
Bliki
1981 – 00:01:40 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
23, 4Christmas/New Year, Domestic life – 8paint
0 ws

A peaceful scene around New Year's Eve.

I Can Hear You I Can Hear You 0
Я вас слышу
Ya vas slyshu
1992 – 00:17:55 – ruRussian – Pilot, Sverdlovsk Film Studio12, 2Pilot, Sverdlovsk Film Studio – Karayev AlekseyKarayev Aleksey
11Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 8paint
6.63 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

An adaptation of the story by Seuss, of an elephant who could hear the voices of little people even when nobody else could.

Insolent Goat, The The Insolent Goat  ❤
Коза-дереза
Koza-dereza
1995 – 00:08:00 – ukUkrainian – Kiev Studio of Animated Films7Kiev Studio of Animated Films – Smirnova IrinaSmirnova Irina
5, 13Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera – 8paint
12.79 ws – Subtitles: en, en, rugood, good, okNiffiwan, Niffiwan, NiffiwanAudioTomCat, AudioTomCat, AudioTomCatEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃), Russian (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, AudioTomCat₃)

An insolent goat tricks a man into fighting with his family, then takes over the house of a hare, who calls on other forest animals to help get her out.

Kele Kele 0
Келе
Kele
1988 – 00:06:49 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aldashin Mihail, Pedmanson PehepAldashin Mihail, Pedmanson Pehep
6Folklore & myth (Rus./USSR minorities) – 8paint
0 ws

The Kele is an evil spirit in Chukchi folklore. Features Chukchi folk music.

Landscape Landscape 0
Пейзаж
Peyzazh
1982 – 00:01:53 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
2Comedy – 8paint
0 ws

About a silly bear who did not like the painted landscape.

Last One, The The Last One 0
Последний
Posledniy
1991 – 00:09:24 – wl(wordless) – Pilot, Videofilm12, 112Pilot, Videofilm – Shchepetov AleksandrShchepetov Aleksandr
12, 22Misc., Serious – 8paint
0 ws

A film about one bird's melancholy about the impossibility of flight.

Leap, The The Leap  ❤
Hüpe, Прыжок
Pryzhok
1985 – 00:09:28 – wl(wordless) – Tallinnfilm30Tallinnfilm – Paistik AvoPaistik Avo
22, 19, 20Serious, Sports, Surrealism/dream-logic – 1, 8drawn (not cel), paint
0 ws

A sportsman (hurdling and high jump) becomes a victim of his own triumphs. A wordless contemplation on measuring life by success.

Lion With a Grey Beard, The The Lion With a Grey Beard  ❤
Лев с седой бородой
Lev s sedoy borodoy
1995 – 00:30:06 – it, ruItalian, Russian – SHAR School-Studio17SHAR School-Studio – Hrzhanovskiy AndreyHrzhanovskiy Andrey
11, 22Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Serious – 3, 1, 8cutout, drawn (not cel), paint
4.39 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

The story of a circus lion who has grown old. Based on a story by Tonino Guerra.

Little Airplane, The The Little Airplane 0
Самолётик
Samolyotik
1978 – 00:07:50 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 2, 12, 8drawn (cel), mixed, paint
4.6 ws – Subtitles: engoodEusNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Eus, Niffiwan₂)

The little airplane is worried about the big airplane maybe being lost in a storm at sea... or is it all in the imagination of the little boy?...

Little Match Girl, The The Little Match Girl 0
Девочка со спичками
Devochka so spichkami
1992 – 00:08:11 – wl(wordless) – Uzbekfilm61Uzbekfilm – Nikitin VladimirNikitin Vladimir
11, 22Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Serious – 3, 8cutout, paint
1.87 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

An adaptation of H. C. Andersen's 1845 story about a dying child's dreams and hopes.

Little Tiger on the Sunflower, The The Little Tiger on the Sunflower  ❤
Тигрёнок на подсолнухе
Tigryonok na podsolnukhe
1981 – 00:09:58 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Nosyrev LeonidNosyrev Leonid
12Misc. – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
8.64 ws – Subtitles: en, ru, rugood, unknown, unknownNiffiwan, DeafNet.ru, nataliyaEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by DeafNet.ru), Russian (unknown⭳ – by nataliya)

A charming story about a little Siberian tiger who saves a sunflower from winter's storm.

Lodgers of an Old House, The The Lodgers of an Old House  ❤
Жильцы старого дома
Zhiltsy starogo doma
1988 – 00:09:27 – wl(wordless) – Sverdlovsk Film Studio2Sverdlovsk Film Studio – Karayev AlekseyKarayev Aleksey
2, 20Comedy, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
1.53 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A gentle film about the reminiscences of cherished youth, starring a dog, a cat, a rooster, a frog and a man.

Magpie Magpie 0
Сорока
Soroka
1982 – 00:01:43 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
23Christmas/New Year – 8paint
0 ws

A magpie gets interested in a shiny New Year's Tree bauble.

Magpie's Gossip, The The Magpie's Gossip  ❤
Сорочьи сплетни
Sorochyi spletni
2007 – 00:12:57 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Ryss NatalyaRyss Natalya
5, 13, 14, 17Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, NSFW / 18+, Romance – 10, 8digital 2D, paint
3.02 ws – Subtitles: enokNiffiwanEnglish (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A Cossack folk tale about how gossip ruined a kingdom.

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

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

Mermaid Mermaid  ❤
Русалка
Rusalka
1996 – 00:10:04 – ruRussian – DAGO, Panorama Animation Film Studio, Rys (Lynx) Studio, SHAR School-Studio66, 22, 65, 17DAGO, Panorama Animation Film Studio, Rys (Lynx) Studio, SHAR School-Studio – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
5, 16, 17, 22Folklore & myth (Rus./East Slavic), Religion, Romance, Serious – 8paint
1.35 ws – Subtitles: en, es, it, it, zhok, ok, unknown, unknown, unknownNiffiwan, Patio de Butacas, ?, Jago71, 豆瓣字幕組 胤祥?English (ok⭳ – by Niffiwan, ?₃), Spanish (ok⭳ – by Patio de Butacas), Italian (unknown⭳ – by ?), Italian (unknown⭳ – by Jago71), Chinese (unknown⭳ – by 豆瓣字幕組 胤祥)

A young man living with a religious hermit finds and befriends a "mermaid" (rusalka) in the river. But the old hermit recognizes her, from long ago...

Miniatures Miniatures 0
Миниатюры
Miniatyury
1985 – 00:08:46 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
4, 12Domestic life, Misc. – 9, 8, 6live-action, paint, stop motion (3D)
0 ws

Short, wordless poetic miniatures animated with paint, set to music: "The Waltz" (0:30), "Little Spots" (2:14), "Apple Tree" (3:49), "Boats" (5:00), "Duet" (6:43).

Miniatures-86 Miniatures-86 0
Миниатюры-86
Miniatyury-86
1986 – 00:08:19 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12, 21Misc., War & battles – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
0 ws

3 short films about peace. "Balance", "Duel" and "Hope".

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

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

Mood Mood  ❤
Настроение
Nastroyeniye
1982 – 00:02:25 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
17Romance – 8paint
0 ws

An animated vignette about a bad evening that turns into a good one.

Motif Motif 0
Мотив
Motiv
1984 – 00:02:07 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

A short etude about thoughts of summer during wintertime. Featuring Sibelius's Valse triste.

My Love My Love  ❤
Моя любовь
Moya lyubov
2006 – 00:26:39 – ruRussian – Channel One, DAGO, Dentsu Tec71, 66, 67Channel One, DAGO, Dentsu Tec – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
9, 17Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Romance – 8paint
14.29 ws – Subtitles: bg, en, es, ruunknown, good, unknown, unknownThe PathoLoGiCal, ?, Píscica, ?Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by The PathoLoGiCal), English (good⭳ – by ?), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Píscica), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?)

A film about a young man's first love. Based on A Love Story (1927) by Ivan Shmelyov.

Old Man and the Sea, The The Old Man and the Sea  ❤
Старик и море
Starik i morye
1999 – 00:21:08 – enEnglish – Dentsu Tec, Imagica Corporation, NHK, Panorama Animation Film Studio, Pascal Blais Studio67, 68, 69, 22, 70Dentsu Tec, Imagica Corporation, NHK, Panorama Animation Film Studio, Pascal Blais Studio – Petrov AleksandrPetrov Aleksandr
11, 20Literature (non-Rus./USSR), Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
8.2 ws – Subtitles: ar, bg, bg, bg, bn, de, el, en, es, fa, fr, he, id, it, ja, pl, pt, ro, ru, sk, sr, th, tr, zhunknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, good, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, needs_work, unknown, unknown, unknown, good, unknown, unknown, unknown, unknown, needs_workmetin67oktay, clandestino, Phil, The PathoLoGiCal, Phil, The PathoLoGiCal, Marib Siraj, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, Ursuletz, ?, metin67oktay, metin67oktay, melmoth, metin67oktay, metin67oktayveskokaArabic (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by clandestino), Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Phil, The PathoLoGiCal), Bulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Phil, The PathoLoGiCal, veskoka₂), Bengali (unknown⭳ – by Marib Siraj), German (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Greek (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), English (good⭳ – by metin67oktay), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Persian (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), French (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Hebrew (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Indonesian (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Italian (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Japanese (needs_work⭳ – by metin67oktay), Polish (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Portuguese (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Romanian (unknown⭳ – by Ursuletz), Russian (good⭳ – by ?), Slovak (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Serbian (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Thai (unknown⭳ – by melmoth), Turkish (unknown⭳ – by metin67oktay), Chinese (needs_work⭳ – by metin67oktay)

The old fisherman Santiago, having not caught a fish for 84 days, goes far out to sea to try and change his luck... based on Hemingway's novel.

Old Man and the Tree, The The Old Man and the Tree 0
Старик и дерево
Starik i derevo
1982 – 00:08:46 – wl(wordless) – Moldova-Film50Moldova-Film – Gorohov Leonid, Katsap YuriyGorohov Leonid, Katsap Yuriy
12Misc. – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
0 ws

About a hard-working peasant whose life is inextricably linked with his local nature.

Old Sheet of Paper, The The Old Sheet of Paper 0
Старый листок
Staryy listok
2010 – 00:08:01 – ruRussian – VGIK40VGIK – Yarin PhilippYarin Philipp
12, 14, 15Misc., NSFW / 18+, Politics – 3, 10, 8cutout, digital 2D, paint
11.44 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

The nation's capital is captured by nomads from the north, and its people live under occupation.

Old Stair Old Stair 0
Старая лестница
Staraya lestnitsa
1985 – 00:06:37 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Gorlenko AleksandrGorlenko Aleksandr
9, 20Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
0 ws

A boy has a dream during summer holidays away from the city. Based on I.Pivovarova's poem.

Ready or Not, Here I Come Ready or Not, Here I Come  ❤
Я иду искать
Ya idu iskat
1992 – 00:09:32 – ruRussian – Uzbekfilm61Uzbekfilm – Fesenko VladFesenko Vlad
15, 20Politics, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
2.95 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanDennis KeenEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Dennis Keen₂)

A surreal portrayal of one person's journey from childhood to adulthood in a society undergoing huge changes.

Rendezvous Rendezvous 0
Свидание
Svidaniye
1982 – 00:02:15 – wl(wordless) – Ekran, Gosteleradio USSR11, 25Ekran, Gosteleradio USSR – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
23, 17Christmas/New Year, Romance – 8paint
0 ws

A snowman hurries to meet a special someone.

Restoration Restoration 0
Реставрация
Restavratsiya
1981 – 00:01:17 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

A painted etude about flowers.

Shakespeare, the Animated Tales - Introduction & Making Of Shakespeare, the Animated Tales - Introduction & Making Of 0
Shakespeare, the Animated Tales - Introduction & Making Of
Shakespeare, the Animated Tales - Introduction & Making Of
1992 – 00:29:44 – enEnglish – BBC, Christmas Films, S4C, Soyuzmultfilm98, 100, 99, 1BBC, Christmas Films, S4C, Soyuzmultfilm – Gamburg Yefim, Muat Mariya, Orlova Natalya, Saakyants Robert, Serebryakov Nikolay, Sokolov StanislavGamburg Yefim, Muat Mariya, Orlova Natalya, Saakyants Robert, Serebryakov Nikolay, Sokolov Stanislav
3Documentary – 2, 1, 8, 4, 6drawn (cel), drawn (not cel), paint, puppet, stop motion (3D)
21.73 ws – Subtitles: enunknown?English (unknown⭳ – by ?)

Shakespeare: The Animated Tales, initiated in 1991, was the first major cooperation between Soyuzmultfilm and the Welsh TV channel S4C.

Sky-Blue Puppy Sky-Blue Puppy  ❤
Голубой щенок
Goluboy shchenok
1976 – 00:19:09 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Gamburg YefimGamburg Yefim
13Musical/Opera – 8paint
10.82 ws – Subtitles: en, rugood, unknownBrigit McCone, Niffiwan, ?English (good⭳ – by Brigit McCone, Niffiwan), Russian (unknown⭳ – by ?)

A puppy whose coat is sky-blue gets kidnapped by an evil pirate.

Smile of Leonardo da Vinci, The The Smile of Leonardo da Vinci  ❤
Улыбка Леонардо да Винчи
Ulybka Leonardo da Vinchi
1986 – 00:09:41 – ruRussian – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Aksenchuk IvanAksenchuk Ivan
1, 11Biography, Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 3, 2, 8, 5, 4, 6cutout, drawn (cel), paint, plasticine (2D), puppet, stop motion (3D)
9.29 ws – Subtitles: bg, en, es, ru, viunknown, good, unknown, unknown, unknownЖукороп, Eus, Don Medina, Жукороп, CynirChapaev, NiffiwanBulgarian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп), English (good⭳ – by Eus, Chapaev₂, Niffiwan₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Don Medina), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп), Vietnamese (unknown⭳ – by Cynir)

Three plots based on fairy tales of Leonardo Da Vinci: "The Flame", "Cranes" and "The Ant and a Wheat Grain" which are united by a fourth fairy tale, "Paper and Ink".

Spanish Language, The The Spanish Language 0
Испанский язык
Ispanskiy yazyk
1988 – 00:01:12 – wl, es(wordless), Spanish – Ekran11Ekran – Kuprach MstislavKuprach Mstislav
12Misc. – 2, 12, 8drawn (cel), mixed, paint
0 ws

Animated segment for Spanish lesson on Soviet television.

Still Life Still Life 0
Натюрморт
Natyurmort
1981 – 00:01:19 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

An etude about colours featuring Scryabin's music.

Sword, The The Sword  ❤
Меч
Mech
2006 – 00:30:05 – wl(wordless) – Soyuzmultfilm1Soyuzmultfilm – Gavrilko YelenaGavrilko Yelena
7, 14, 17, 20Folklore & myth (non-Rus./USSR), NSFW / 18+, Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
0 ws

A polarizing, auteur, adults-only, studio-censored 30-minute tour-de-force about love, carnal desire, psychology and balance.

Terrible Vengeance Terrible Vengeance 0
Страшная месть
Strashnaya mest
1987 – 00:19:52 – ruRussian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Titov MihailTitov Mihail
9, 13, 17, 22, 21Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Musical/Opera, Romance, Serious, War & battles – 2, 8drawn (cel), paint
4.72 ws – Subtitles: cs, en, ruunknown, good, goodwero1000, Niffiwan, NiffiwanCzech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan), Russian (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

A Cossack weds a woman whose father is a foreign sorcerer who disapproves of their union. Based on Gogol's dark tale of betrayal and revenge.

Thread Thread  ❤
Нить
Nit
1989 – 00:08:43 – wl(wordless) – Uzbekfilm61Uzbekfilm – Alibekov Sergey, Muratkhodzhayeva SvetlanaAlibekov Sergey, Muratkhodzhayeva Svetlana
22, 20Serious, Surrealism/dream-logic – 8paint
1.84 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Towards the end of his life, an old man remembers his past.

Vast Sky, The The Vast Sky 0
Огромное небо
Ogromnoye nebo
1982 – 00:08:44 – ruRussian – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
9, 22Literature (Rus./East Slavic), Serious – 8paint
3.54 ws – Subtitles: cs, en, es, ruunknown, good, unknown, unknownwero1000, Niffiwan, PdB, EusEus, EusCzech (unknown⭳ – by wero1000), English (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Eus₂), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by PdB, Eus₂), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Eus)

An homage to the true story of two Soviet pilots who in 1966 sacrificed themselves to save a city from calamity. Based on Robert Rozhdestvenskiy’s words from the 1967 song.

Waiting For... Waiting For... 0
Ожидание
Ozhidaniye
1984 – 00:02:07 – wl(wordless) – Ekran11Ekran – Samsonov VladimirSamsonov Vladimir
12Misc. – 8paint
0 ws

A swan waits for her signets to hatch. Featuring the music of Debussy.

Welcome! Welcome!  ❤
Добро пожаловать!
Dobro pozhalovat!
1986 – 00:09:53 – ruRussian – Sverdlovsk Film Studio2Sverdlovsk Film Studio – Karayev AlekseyKarayev Aleksey
2, 11Comedy, Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 8paint
8.97 ws – Subtitles: engoodNiffiwanEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan)

Based on the Dr. Seuss story about unwanted guests.

Window, The The Window 0
Окно, Вікно
Okno, Vikno
1987 – 00:10:06 – wl(wordless) – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Sivokon YevgeniySivokon Yevgeniy
4, 12, 17, 20Domestic life, Misc., Romance, Surrealism/dream-logic – 3, 8cutout, paint
0 ws

On an autumn evening, an artist draws a summer landscape on a window pane, and then a young man. Gradually, his whole life begins to go by in the painting...

Wings Wings 0
Крылья
Krylya
1983 – 00:09:56 – ruRussian – Kievnauchfilm7Kievnauchfilm – Cherkasskiy DavidCherkasskiy David
23, 2, 9Christmas/New Year, Comedy, Literature (Rus./East Slavic) – 3, 12, 8cutout, mixed, paint
5.72 ws – Subtitles: en, rugood, unknownNiffiwan, ЖукоропЖукоропEnglish (good⭳ – by Niffiwan, Жукороп), Russian (unknown⭳ – by Жукороп₂)

Uncle Kirill gets wings as a New Year's gift and becomes so proud of them, that he starts to teach birds how to fly. But as it turns out, he knows very little about it himself.

Winter Days Winter Days  ❤
冬の日
Fuyu no Hi
2003 – 00:39:04 – jaJapanese – (no studio)14(no studio) – Kawamoto Kihachiro, Norshteyn Yuriy, Petrov AleksandrKawamoto Kihachiro, Norshteyn Yuriy, Petrov Aleksandr
11Literature (non-Rus./USSR) – 3, 10, 11, 2, 1, 12, 8, 4cutout, digital 2D, digital 3D, drawn (cel), drawn (not cel), mixed, paint, puppet
3.74 ws – Subtitles: en, es, rugood, unknown, goodHaruo Shirane, Yefren, Тайши и Ладо ФилоДикэIgor Piterlil-kodomo, YuleEnglish (good⭳ – by Haruo Shirane), Spanish (unknown⭳ – by Yefren), Russian (good⭳ – by Тайши и Ладо ФилоДикэ, Igor Piter₂, lil-kodomo₃, Yule₃)

A collaborative animated film based on a 17th-century Japanese collaborative poem. Each subsequent line was animated by a different director; 36 in total.