Sunday, August 30, 2009

Yozhik v tumane (Hedgehog in the Fog)


Year: 1975
Director: Yuriy Norshteyn
Country: Russia
Language: Russia (English Subs Hard Subbed)
Duration: 10 Minutes
Genre: Mystery/Drama
Plot: A little hedgehog, on the way to visit his friend the bear, gets lost in thick fog, where horses, dogs and even falling leaves take on a terrifying new aspect...

This short film was the first short film I have watched, and it remains as the best short film I have ever seen thus far. The animation style is captivating, and the music perfectly sets the mood for every minute of the film. This film has also became a landmark for animated films. Hayao Miyazaki, one of my all time favorite directors, stated that this film was a major influence for him. In fact, they have even created a statue for the main character in the film, which is located in Kiev, the capital city of Ukraine.

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