The Blue Bird (1970)
53m
Running Time
January 1, 1970Release Date
The Blue Bird (1970)
53m
Running Time
January 1, 1970Release Date
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Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Liya Akhedzhakova
Actress
Lyudmila Gnilova
Actress
Vladimir Kenigson
Actor
Vasiliy Livanov
Actor
Maurice Maeterlinck
Writer
Gennadiy Sokolskiy
Animation
Gennadiy Gladkov
Composer
Mikhail Druyan
Cinematographer
Details.
Release DateJanuary 1, 1970
Original NameСиняя птица
StatusReleased
Running Time53m
Genres
Wiki.
The Blue Bird (Russian: Синяя птица, Sinyaya Ptitsa) is a 1970 Soviet animated feature film based upon the 1908 play by Maurice Maeterlinck. It was directed by Vasily Livanov and made at the Soyuzmultfilm studio.
The film is known for blending traditional and cutout styles of animation. Its music was composed by Gennady Gladkov and performed by the State Symphony Cinema Orchestra (under the direction of Vladimir Vasilyev); the Moscow state chorus; and the children's chorus, "Sputnik".