The Blue Bird
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.
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Cast: Liya Akhedzhakova, Lyudmila Gnilova, Vladimir Kenigson, Vasiliy Livanov, Yuriy Yakovlev, Rina Zelyonaya
Crew: Vasiliy Livanov (Director), Mikhail Druyan (Cinematography), Gennadiy Gladkov (Music), Vasiliy Livanov (Screenstory), Maurice Maeterlinck (Original Story)