The Blue Bird
- Released on
- Runtime
- 53 mins
Two peasant children are taken by a fairy one night to a different world where they can see what lies behind ordinary household things, animals, and feelings. 1970's animation feature "The Blue Bird" is the only film, directed by cult Soviet actor Vasiliy Livanov. Based on a piece by Maurice Maeterlinck, this movie combines different techniques - from classic drawn animation, to cut-outs and stop-motion, creating a unique cinematic experience.
Two peasant children are taken by a fairy one night to a different world where they can see what lies behind ordinary household things, animals, and feelings. 1970's animation feature "The Blue Bird" is the only film, directed by cult Soviet actor Vasiliy Livanov. Based on a piece by Maurice Maeterlinck, this movie combines different techniques - from classic drawn animation, to cut-outs and stop-motion, creating a unique cinematic experience.
Cast
- Liya Akhedzhakova
- Lyudmila Gnilova
- Vladimir Kenigson
- Vasiliy Livanov
- Yuriy Yakovlev
- Rina Zelyonaya
Director
- Vasiliy Livanov
Producers
- Lyubov Butyrina
