“The Nutcracker” (1973), Boris Stepantsev’s surreal Soviet take on Hoffmann’s tale and Tchaikovsky’s ballet. Dreamlike, eerie, and unlike any Nutcracker you’ve seen.

soviet era Russian art was mesmerizing

Soviet Animation is on a different level in terms of freedom in what can be animated like this one.

I remember this cartoon in my childhood. Good work, but now, rus cartoons and remaked film about fairytails is so bad. Eh... what happed with people...

Interesting. Is it available anywhere?

Чудесно. Have you ever posted anything about Snow Queen (1957)? Easily one of the most beautiful classic rotoscoped cartoons.

Russia had some quality animation back in the day. What happened?

Russia could've been so slay in regards to the arts if they didn't become evil :(

0:40 "Omae wa mou shindeiru"

@grok why are the rats three headed?

SOVIET NUTCRACKER MENTIONED NRRRRAAAAAAAAAGH

The 3 Heads works like one or are like a Cerberus Head?

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Diese Version kenne ich gar nicht

turn baby to a doll like