"M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1" - little-known movie, filmed in 1998
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by Gayle Thomas
in genre
Short
, Animation.
This list contains
18 films,
similar to "M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1" not so much in plot but in spirit.
And if you liked "M.C. Escher: Sky and Water 1", then most likely you will like these films.
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
When a greedy landlord taxed the peasants on the snow, the two old men had no money to satisfy their owner’s appetite. The insatiable scoundrel took a more
When a greedy landlord taxed the peasants on the snow, the two old men had no money to satisfy their owner’s appetite. The insatiable scoundrel took a large pot of oil from them in return, but the grandson of the old people did not want to put up with this.
Sneaking to the landlord’s house, the boy overheard his conversation with the guard: “Let him lie down to the carnival, the carnival will come – and future!” The fool did not understand what was being said, and the peasant grandson, introducing himself as Maslenitsa, easily received his pot from her hands. When the landowner realized that he had been held, he rushed after the boy in pursuit.
The animated film is based on the fairy tale O. Tumanyan. close
The day comes when an old watchdog becomes useless but the masters being kind don't decide to drive him away. However they turn exasperated when the Dog more
The day comes when an old watchdog becomes useless but the masters being kind don't decide to drive him away. However they turn exasperated when the Dog stays indifferent during a home theft. The Dog leaves for the forest, where he meets the Wolf, his old enemy. close
One day the king got bored. And he asks the first counselor to help him have fun "so, usefully." The adviser proposes to the sovereign to announce to more
One day the king got bored. And he asks the first counselor to help him have fun "so, usefully." The adviser proposes to the sovereign to announce to the people a kind of competition - everyone will tell stories, and to whom the ruler says "I do not believe" he will receive a prize - half the kingdom. And whoever the king believes, he must give up all his property. The governor must believe everything he is told. And flattered at the fabulous reward came to the king two brothers, the third remained waiting for them at home.
The cartoon “Who will tell a fable” was shot by Robert Sahakyanz (“In the blue sea in the white foam ...”, “You, Maslennitsa!”, “Three blue, blue lakes of raspberry color”). The film is based on an Armenian folk tale. close
A cartoon composed of four parts, parodying "classical" gangster and criminal movies of four countries: robbery American style, French style, Italian more
A cartoon composed of four parts, parodying "classical" gangster and criminal movies of four countries: robbery American style, French style, Italian style and Russian style. All cartoon characters resemble real movie stars of 50th and 60th. close
A Soviet cult cartoon, so untypical for a Western viewer, especially, a little one. A boy named Malysh ("A Little One") suffers from solitude being the more
A Soviet cult cartoon, so untypical for a Western viewer, especially, a little one. A boy named Malysh ("A Little One") suffers from solitude being the youngest of the three children in a Swedish family. The acute sense of solitude makes him desperately want a dog, but before he gets one, he "invents" a friend - the very Karlson who lives upon the roof. So typical for the Russian culture spirit of mischief, which is, actually, never punished, and the notion that relative welfare not necessarily means happiness made the book by Astrid Lindgren and its TV adaptations tremendously popular in the Soviet Union and nowadays Russia and vice versa - somewhat alienated to the Western reader and viewer (see User's comments below). However, both the book and the cartoon are truly universal - entertaining and funny for the children and thought-provoking and somewhat sad for grownups. close
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird that more
One by one, a flock of small birds perches on a telephone wire. Sitting close together has problems enough, and then comes along a large dopey bird that tries to join them. The birds of a feather can't help but make fun of him - and their clique mentality proves embarrassing in the end. close
A family lives in a house that teeters precariously on the very tip of a mountain. The balance of the house is affected not only by the family that lives more
A family lives in a house that teeters precariously on the very tip of a mountain. The balance of the house is affected not only by the family that lives inside, but also their cow, dog, cat, a passing bird, and a man with a couple of sheep who returns in a car. The slopes of the hill themselves also seem rather slippery at times. close
With a cheeky, down-to-earth charm that appeals to both children and adults, the series – beginning with 'Vinnie-Pukh (1969)' – has since developed something more
With a cheeky, down-to-earth charm that appeals to both children and adults, the series – beginning with 'Vinnie-Pukh (1969)' – has since developed something of a cult following, and are considered by many to decisively surpass their Disney counterparts, however uneasily they may fit into the official canon. The animation itself is somewhat coarse and minimalistic, but this all adds to the charm of it all, with the story and characters coming to life as though they have just stepped out of a picture book. close
The elderly owner of a china shop leaves for the night, and the various figurines and decorated mugs come to life. A demonic figure captures an upper-class more
The elderly owner of a china shop leaves for the night, and the various figurines and decorated mugs come to life. A demonic figure captures an upper-class lady and does battle with her lord, damaging much of the shop. But the demon proves to have a glass jaw and, literally, a yellow streak, and the happy couple is soon reunited. No dialogue, but some signs are in English, particularly the final punch-line. close
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once more
Professor Barbenfouillis and five of his colleagues from the Academy of Astronomy travel to the Moon aboard a rocket propelled by a giant cannon. Once on the lunar surface, the bold explorers face the many perils hidden in the caves of the mysterious planet. close
Likely in June 1897, a group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at more
Likely in June 1897, a group of people are standing along the platform of a railway station in La Ciotat, waiting for a train. One is seen coming, at some distance, and eventually stops at the platform. Doors of the railway-cars open and attendants help passengers off and on. Popular legend has it that, when this film was shown, the first-night audience fled the café in terror, fearing being run over by the "approaching" train. This legend has since been identified as promotional embellishment, though there is evidence to suggest that people were astounded at the capabilities of the Lumières' cinématographe. close
Sergei and Andrei are walking through a city park and see that a film shoot set just post World War II is taking place . They climb over the park fence more
Sergei and Andrei are walking through a city park and see that a film shoot set just post World War II is taking place . They climb over the park fence to get a better view but hit some cable lying on the ground and find themselves in the past - on May 8, 1949, a day which they seem doomed to relive over and over again. close
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