Vladimir Mailian

Lesson

A Soviet Armenian animation from the glasnost era about cosmonauts invading a serene planet where they pay a price for their cruel actions.

Planet 888

Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.

Planet 888

Two cosmonauts arrive on a barren world and begin a clean-up operation. In the course of their duties, they revive the planet’s civilisation and discover the real reason for its devastation- thermonuclear war. Produced after the peak of tensions in the late Cold War, this animated short from Armenfilm reflects a muted optimism that humanity might- just- avoid total destruction. It also demonstrates the strength of animation under the Soviet system, where even the smaller state studios were capable of inventive but technically polished work.

Who Painted the Red Sea?

A little liar on the back desk during a geography lesson talks about his summer adventures.

Wooden Tableware

Aging and family memories, grandfather, son and grandson.

The Most Comfortable, Solid and Beautiful Home

When all the animals have finished building their houses, the little turtle is still making and making his own. He tries to build the most comfortable, solid and beautiful home.

To Prevent This from Happening

Armenfilm's cartoon about nature-lover Garsevan, who encountered hooligan poachers on vacation.

The Fox Book

The cartoon is based on the wisdom of medieval Armenian fables pictured with the synthesis of modern animation and rock music.

Puy-Puy Mouse

A mouse, more interested in singing than survival, gets into various scrapes in the jungle.