Belarusian Sayings (2008)

Belarusian Sayings (2008) poster

This lively piece uses the traditional Belarusian vycinanka (papercut) style to illustrate eight well-known proverbs through humorous visual vignettes. To complement the folklore-based storytelling, it features music by ethno‑trio Troitsa.

Director: Mikhail Tumelya
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 6 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Yury Miltner
Production: Belarusfilm
Country: Belarus
Language: беларуская мова
Original Language: be

Keywords

based on myths, legends or folklore, short film

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belarusian Sayings about?
This lively piece uses the traditional Belarusian vycinanka (papercut) style to illustrate eight well-known proverbs through humorous visual vignettes. To complement the folklore-based storytelling, it features music by ethno‑trio Troitsa.
Who directed Belarusian Sayings?
Belarusian Sayings was directed by Mikhail Tumelya.
Who stars in Belarusian Sayings?
Belarusian Sayings stars Mikhail Tumelya, Vladimir Voronkov, Elena Dubrovskaya, Aleksandr Kashperov, Ivan Kirchuk, Lidiya Mordachyova.
How long is Belarusian Sayings?
Belarusian Sayings has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
What genre is Belarusian Sayings?
Belarusian Sayings is a Animation film.
Where was Belarusian Sayings produced?
Belarusian Sayings was produced in Belarus.