Tale of a Toy
История одной куклы
Synopsis
Made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Soviet victory over the Germans. The film won second prize at the XXII Leipzig Festival of Films for Children. In a German concentration camp Russian prisoners fashion a Don Quixote doll from a bit of metal. It becomes their symbol of hope. The lyrical film is bracketed with references to the Spanish Civil War, which led to decades of authoritarian rule by Generalissimo Franco, and the 1973 coup d'etat in Chile which toppled the socialist, pro-Soviet regime of Salvadore Allende. ('Clear skies' was the codeword which launched Francos 1936 coup, supported by the fascist governments of Italy and Germany and opposed by the USSR and France).
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Boris Ablynin
- Screenplay & Story
- Elena Nikitkina, Aleksandra Sviridova
- Original Score
- Viktor Babushkin
- Original Title
- История одной куклы
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- German, Russian
- Runtime
- 9m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Ablynin
Elena Nikitkina, Aleksandra Sviridova
Viktor Babushkin
Aleksandr Vikhanskiy
Nadezhda Treshchyova
Grigoriy Khmara
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Ablynin
Director
Aleksandr Vikhanskiy
Director of Photography
Aleksandra Sviridova
Writer
Nadezhda Treshchyova
Editor
Viktor Babushkin
Original Music Composer
Grigoriy Khmara
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tale of a Toy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tale of a Toy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tale of a Toy about?
Made to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Soviet victory over the Germans. The film won second prize at the XXII Leipzig Festival of Films for Children. In a German concentration camp Russian prisoners fashion a Don Quixote doll from a bit of metal. It becomes their symbol of hope. The lyrical film is bracketed with references to the Spanish Civil War, which led to decades of authoritarian rule by Generalissimo Franco, and the 1973 coup d'etat in Chile which toppled the socialist, pro-Soviet regime of Salvadore Allende. ('Clear skies' was the codeword which launched Francos 1936 coup, supported by the fascist governments of Italy and Germany and opposed by the USSR and France).
Who directed Tale of a Toy?
Tale of a Toy was directed by Boris Ablynin.
Who stars in Tale of a Toy?
The principal cast of Tale of a Toy includes Not specified.
When was Tale of a Toy released and how long is it?
Tale of a Toy was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 9m.
Who composed the musical score for Tale of a Toy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tale of a Toy was composed by Viktor Babushkin.