Mermaid

Original title: Rusalka

1997
10m

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Dark Fantasy Fairy Tale Hand-Drawn Animation Animation Fantasy Short

An elderly monk, while training the young novice who will succeed him, recalls the mysterious lost love of his past - just as his young successor appears to be encountering her himself.An elderly monk, while training the young novice who will succeed him, recalls the mysterious lost love of his past - just as his young successor appears to be encountering her himself.An elderly monk, while training the young novice who will succeed him, recalls the mysterious lost love of his past - just as his young successor appears to be encountering her himself.

Director
- Aleksandr Petrov
Writers
- Aleksandr Petrov
- Marina Vishnevetskaya
Star
- Evgeniya Smolyaninova

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7.7/10

1.3K

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Director
- Aleksandr Petrov
Writers
- Aleksandr Petrov
- Marina Vishnevetskaya
Star
- Evgeniya Smolyaninova

See production info at IMDbPro

Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 7 wins & 4 nominations total

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Evgeniya Smolyaninova

Director
- Aleksandr Petrov
Writers
- Aleksandr Petrov
- Marina Vishnevetskaya
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Trivia
The animated film was made in the technique of "painting on glass."

Connections
Version of Rusalochka (1968)

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10/10

Thank You ekutyavin

One of the reviewers did a beautiful job of putting this amazing animated feature in context. I, like so many, would have given this a 10, just based on its incredible beauty. When the synopsis of the story is brought to life, I would double it. From the first moment of this film, I was captivated by the swirling loveliness of its images. The story of the mermaid and what she represents is startling. She is no Ariel but the spirit of something in the past. It takes the incredible storytelling to give the reasons for her existent to the viewers. Don't miss this.