A letter addressed to Boris Prutkov (inspired by a real-life writer and adventurer Boris Zhitkov) is following him all around the world. The first Soviet animated film to get a color edition.
Samuil Marshak
Soviet Union
Alright, so Pochta, or 'Mail' if you’re translating, is a super old animated short. Like, from 1929. If you’re into digging up animation history or just curious about what Soviet cartoons looked like way back when, this is absolutely worth a watch. You’ll probably dig its really unique, simple style. But if you’re hopi...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Mikhail Tsekhanovskiy
Unknown Director
Community
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"Alright, so Pochta, or 'Mail' if you’re translating, is a super old animated short. Like, from 1929. If you’re into digging up animation history or just curious about what Soviet cartoons looked like way back when, this is absolutely worth a watch. You’ll probably dig its really unique, simple style. But if you’re hoping for something slick and fast-paced like modern animation, well, you might find it a bit slow. It's more of a historical curiosity, honestly. The whole premise is just a letter ..."
