Animation ·Fantasy ·Comedy · Soviet Union · 1960 · 21m

The Royal Hares

Королевские зайцы

Director

Cast

Lev Shabarin as Hans Aleksandra Denisova as Mother Elena Ponsova as The Old Woman Sergei Tseits as The King Irina Kartashyova as The Queen Galina Novozhilova as The Princess

Crew

Mikhail Druyan — Director of Photography Valentina Turubiner — Editor Alexandra Lyubarskaya — Screenplay Fyodor Ivanov — Producer

Tagline

Where you lose it, there you'll find it.

Synopsis

Based on the eponymous fairy tale by Peter Asbjørnsen, this is the story of a young man named Hans, who is given a magical flute that can shepherd any living creature. The King's daughter wishes for hares, and Hans agrees to help. However, soon he finds himself in trouble when the royal family wish for the flute itself. With quick thinking and a few tricks up his sleeve, Hans must navigate the whims of the royal court and protect himself from their avaricious intentions.

Mood & Themes

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Key Collaborators

Vladimir Polkovnikov Director Mikhail Druyan Director of Photography Valentina Turubiner Editor Alexandra Lyubarskaya Screenplay Fyodor Ivanov Producer

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