Children and Matches
Дети и спички
Synopsis
A cut-out animation warning for children about the danger of fire and playing with matches, far from the grim warning of your typical PSA and anticipating the complicated human psychology of Norshteyn's subsequent work. And, no doubt, there is a metaphor aimed at the power structure. 1968-69 was a crucial period of transition for the animator, breaking out of the pack at Soyuzmultfilm and beginning to script and co-direct films. Not listed on imdb, this is one - if not the first - of his first solo works as director.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuri Norstein
- Screenplay & Story
- Yu. Ostrovskiy, Pyotr Frolov
- Original Title
- Дети и спички
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 5m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuri Norstein
Yu. Ostrovskiy, Pyotr Frolov
Heinrich Navrotsky
Nadezhda Treshchyova
Natan Bitman
Department Leadership Roster
Heinrich Navrotsky
Director of Photography
Nadezhda Treshchyova
Editor
Yuri Norstein
Director
Yu. Ostrovskiy
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Children and Matches.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children and Matches
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What is Children and Matches about?
A cut-out animation warning for children about the danger of fire and playing with matches, far from the grim warning of your typical PSA and anticipating the complicated human psychology of Norshteyn's subsequent work. And, no doubt, there is a metaphor aimed at the power structure. 1968-69 was a crucial period of transition for the animator, breaking out of the pack at Soyuzmultfilm and beginning to script and co-direct films. Not listed on imdb, this is one - if not the first - of his first solo works as director.
Who directed Children and Matches?
Children and Matches was directed by Yuri Norstein.
Who stars in Children and Matches?
The principal cast of Children and Matches includes Not specified.
When was Children and Matches released and how long is it?
Children and Matches was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 5m.