The Pioneer's Violin (1971)
Subtle coloring and an impressionistic approach to landscape distinguish this patriotic animated short set to music. After a flourishing Soviet hamlet is destroyed by Nazi planes, the sole survivor is confronted by a hulking Nazi commando in a tank. The military man tries to cajole the young violinist into repeating a jaunty harmonica melody at gunpoint but the boy strikes up a noble song of resistance instead. Stepantsev's film may romance the idea of martyrdom but it does so with a gravity not often found in similar films.
Director: Boris Stepantsev
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: June 5, 1971
Screenplay
Music: Mikhail Ziv
Cinematography: Mikhail Druyan
Production: Soyuzmultfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: No Language
Original Language: ru
More Films by Director: Boris Stepantsev
More Films in Genre: Animation
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Pioneer's Violin about?
- Subtle coloring and an impressionistic approach to landscape distinguish this patriotic animated short set to music. After a flourishing Soviet hamlet is destroyed by Nazi planes, the sole survivor is confronted by a hulking Nazi commando in a tank. The military man tries to cajole the young violinist into repeating a jaunty harmonica melody at gunpoint but the boy strikes up a noble song of resistance instead. Stepantsev's film may romance the idea of martyrdom but it does so with a gravity not often found in similar films.
- Who directed The Pioneer's Violin?
- The Pioneer's Violin was directed by Boris Stepantsev.
- How long is The Pioneer's Violin?
- The Pioneer's Violin has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Pioneer's Violin?
- The Pioneer's Violin is a Animation film.
- Where was The Pioneer's Violin produced?
- The Pioneer's Violin was produced in Soviet Union.