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Rated 6.2 on TMDB

Big Underground Ball

Большой подземный бал

A 20 minute masterpiece with no dialogue necessary. A King of the Forest gathers elves, sprites, and other assorted woodland spirits for a night of festivities. The spirits frolic, dance, drink, and romance. Conflicts arise and are resolved. The puppetry here is top-notch, and the rear-projections of fire and water add an extra depth to the magical world. A trip to a mysterious and happy world.

Released: 1987
Runtime: 21m
Genres: Animation, Fantasy
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Russian

Direction and writing

Hans Christian AndersenOriginal Story

Stanislav SokolovDirector

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