Elena Gavrilko

Mashka The Cat

A brave little cat nicknamed Masha perfectly catches mice, isn't afraid of a big rat and dreams of a pink bow.

Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 4

Volume 4 (1986-1991): "Door", "Boy Is a Boy", "Liberated Don Quixote", "Martinko", "Big Underground Ball", "Cat and Clown", "Dream", "Kele", "Alter Ego", "Girlfriend", "Croak x Croak", "Cat and Company".

Girlfriend

A short Russian animated film about a man and a fish.

Girlfriend

A short Russian animated film about a man and a fish.

The Soldier's Caftan

One day two foreign military men arrived to serve the Russian Tsar Peter. They were dressed in luxurious kaftans. Peter appreciated the beauty of their uniforms, but noted that it would not be easy for them to endure different weather conditions in them. This angered the guests. Thus began a dispute between the admiral, the general and a simple Russian soldier. The one who can withstand both cold and heat in his attire is destined to win.

The Tale of the Very Tall Man

Tale about a dreamer who was very tall and disturbed everyone. But one day his music awakened a sense of beauty in the townspeople.

The Magic Lake

Baba Yaga steals a young maiden, and her groom-to-be goes off to rescue her.

About a Puppy

The puppy learns from animals and birds why you need to bite.

Poor Liza

The film is put on the motives of a well-known story of Nikolay Karamzin about the tragic love of the poor girl to the rich young man.

Sword

It is a film based on Scandinavian ballads, allegorically portraying the complex relationship between the two beginnings - Male and Female, Light and Darkness, Love and Death. The eternal dance of life embraces two main characters - the Girl and the Knight in various guises (a king, a jester) - the relationship between whom develops on two levels - realistic and symbolic. The visual approach based on medieval engravings, the Scandinavian tradition of wooden sculptures and ornaments as well as the colour scheme carry profound philosophical and symbolic meaning. The film is made in the technique of total animation.

One Day Before Our Era

Montage of still photos with lighting effects.