A look at how Russian animation producers are trying to adapt as companies in the U.S., Europe, and Australia have halted their purchases of Russian children’s content due to the invasion of Ukraine.
Yuri Norstein and Francheska Yarbusova have been working on the feature since 1981. A new video essay retells their tale of creative ambition and frustration.
The shift marks the end of Soyuzmultfilm’s 85-year history as a state-owned animation studio.
This study of undervalued women animators from Russia and the Soviet Union doubles up as a good primer on the history of animation in the region.
Soyuzmultfilm, Russia’s venerable state-owned studio, is behind the initiative.
A highly improbable crime caper concerning classic Soviet animation.
These upcoming animated features are from Asia, South America, and Europe.
