The short tells about one Uncle Josh from Arkansas, who loses his family rapidly, in Job-like fashion. As a reaction he commits suicide, flies to heaven, where he’s kicked into hell by God himself.
An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when more
An aging codger named Geri plays a daylong game of chess in the park against himself. Somehow, he begins losing to his livelier opponent. But just when the game's nearly over, Geri manages to turn the tables. close
A jilted husband takes his revenge by filming his wife and her lover and showing the result at the local cinema. This was one of Starewicz' first animated more
A jilted husband takes his revenge by filming his wife and her lover and showing the result at the local cinema. This was one of Starewicz' first animated films, and stars a cast of animated beetles. close
Centuries pass, love remains. And for each couple, it takes its difficult form. After all, as you know, in happiness everyone is alike, and everyone is more
Centuries pass, love remains. And for each couple, it takes its difficult form. After all, as you know, in happiness everyone is alike, and everyone is unhappy in their own way. This is an animated film. Directed by Fyodor Khitruk I'll Give You a Star (1974)
The film has won countless Soviet and foreign awards. It tells about the difficult family relationship between a man and a woman in a variety of times, and with an enviable dose of humor. close
When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other more
When Day, a sunny fellow, encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods, sparks fly! Day and Night are frightened and suspicious of each other at first, and quickly get off on the wrong foot. But as they discover each other's unique qualities--and come to realize that each of them offers a different window onto the same world-the friendship helps both to gain a new perspective. close