Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 3 [DVD]
Product ID: 70553401
Product Description An extraordinary collection of award-winning animated short films by Russia's world-renowned directors and artists. Digitally restored from 35mm materials newly printed by the National Film Archive of Russia, these are the highly personal animated short films from the Soyuzmultfilm Studio. Produced from 1979 through 1985, this volume of films, many of which received highest honors at international film festivals, are each unique, crafted artistically and intellectually. Includes: Tale of Tales, Hunt, Cabaret, Last Hunt, There Was a Dog, Travels of an Ant, Lion and Bull, Wolf and Calf, Old Stair, King's Sandwich, About Sidorov Vova. Color - Russian - Mono - Sub: English Review "Image Entertainment's MASTERS OF RUSSIAN ANIMATION series of DVD's is dedicated to showing off some of the most prized, beautiful and award winning Russian animation...Volume 3 covers animated shorts from the years 1979 to 1985, and the result is absolutely captivating. Anyone who still thinks animation is "just for kids" should really sit down and watch the lovely, haunting,and unforgetable images on this disc. This is a 'feature-only" presentation; there are no extras included on the DVD. But once you watch these shorts, with a running time of over two hours, you will be swept into another world... The lush world of "Hunt" literally took my breath away, as did the soft othrworld-ness of "Cabaret." Just to have all of this animation simply available is a wonder in itself. My only real complaint is that now I have to go out and find Masters of Russian Animation Volums 1 and 2, and I don't think I'll be able to rest until I do. For animation fans anywhre, this idsc is an absolute must." -- Matthew Millheiser, DVD Angle, September 21, 2000
A**A
Heart-opening and mind-blowing! If you can afford them, buy them, by all means. If not, search them out on YouTube.
I have Volumes 2 & 3. The series' offerings are fascinating in and of themselves, and provide an invaluable look into the culture and its remarkable artists. If you have the money to purchase these, they are well worth it. You'll be able to see them in full frame and can enjoy their exquisite detail.That being said, availability is limited and the current cost of these individual DVDs reflects that. I'd hate to see anyone deprived of these magnificent animations. The list of animation shorts from each volume and the name of their animators can be found online, with sufficient searching. So far, every one I've sought out can be found posted on YouTube.
C**T
meh...
this is probably the worst vol of the russian animation series. none of the animations are particularly interesting, yes even the slightly overrated tale of tales. overall just not that good, if you are getting into this kind of animation id recommend vol. 1 or 2.
F**T
Best animation ever
This collection is a must-have for every animation lovers. Yuri Norstein's «Tale of Tales» is a true masterpiece, absolutely brillant and enigmatic. It has be chosen Best Animation Film of All Time twice (in 1984 and 2002) by a jury of selected film critics and historians. Only for this film, you must buy this collection today. In addition, you'll get 11 other superb shorts from the Soyuzmultfilm studio (the russian Disney, but much better).You won't regret your purchase.
J**Y
true masters
This is like watching a children's book come to life. If you enjoy the imagery of illustration, than this series is for you. Yuri Norstein dominates this collection with "Tale of Tales", one of the best animated shorts in the history of animation.Every one of these shorts is amazing and I would recommend it to any parent, librarian, teacher, or educator that wants to show something better that the corporate, lifeless animation that is being produced today.This has heart it every cell!
L**O
Best of the Master's collection
This is the best of the Master's collection. Particularly of interest to me and really gripping stories (with excellent animation) are Hunt and Last Hunt. In Last Hunt, you are taken on an incredible journey into the wilds of Africa from the perspective of a 10 year old boy. This is a treat and I think you will really like this volume because of the films in it.
A**R
GREAT WORLD OF RUSSION ANIMATION
THIS DVD CONTEINS SEVERAL FILMS THAT REPRISENTS PUSSIAN ANIMATORS. ITS VERY INTERESTING COLLECTION THAT BRINGS TO VIEWERS ALL THE SPECIFIC TEXNIKS ABILITIS AND UNIC POINT OF VIEW OF RUSSIAN ANIMATORS.
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