Yuri Norstein Movies

Alder uncovers not only the life and works of the elusive Cold War soviet master, but also sheds light on the Soviet animation regime.

A cartoon about beavers whose school pike was stolen one day during a lesson. And so the little beaver detectives follow the trail of the kidnapper.

Short soviet animated movie about a girl who wants a dog, while her mother does not approve. The girl then starts playing with her mitten, pretending...

One day, the Cuckoo left the clock and temporarily flew away to the forest on business. Her neighbors are different animals, and they decided to help...

A short film made by Yuri Norstein for the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution, The 25th - the First Day recounts that day using art from the...

The third film of the biographical cycle based on Pushkin's drawings and texts.

An animated film in two parts, about the tragic fate of Estonian artist Ülo Sooster and about his work.

A delicate stroll through the nature‘s wilderness at different times of the year.

A 1981 documentary film directed by Yuri Ozerov. It showed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1980 Summer Olympics held in Moscow. The...

About how the pike settled next to the beaver dam and lay in wait for the beaver cubs. In response, the beavers built an underwater vehicle to drive...

Tale about schoolchildren who are preparing for the New Year and lisping goblin who can't pronounce words of children's holiday song.

Hare enlists four brave friends to help him reclaim his home from the wily Fox.

The screen version of the Saltykov-Shchedrin tale about how two complacent generals miraculously found themselves on an uninhabited island. How a...

A new version of Kolobok, who made friends with the inhabitants of the forest.

The second part of the duology on the famous Estonian artist Ülo Sooster continues his life story, paying homage to many other great artists who...

The film tells us about the circus horse made of wooden balls who became the best actor in the circus. Yuri Norstein was it's sole animator. His...

The film is based on the drawings and manuscripts of A.S.Pushkin.

A short documentary about the life and career of cinematographer Georgy Rerberg.