A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep (1987)

A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep (1987) poster

A wistful little “story-spirit” rides the wind to a child’s doorstep and invites her on a whistle-stop tour through the Latvian seasons. Guided by a gentle water sprite, they drift from spring showers and blue-flower meadows to roaring Midsummer bonfires, stormy autumn seas, and snow-bright winter nights. The imagery—pastel cut-out shapes that melt and reform—visualises verses by the poet Aspazija, while Zigmars Liepiņš’s folk-inflected score (sung by Mirdza Zīvere) turns the whole trip into a lullaby on loop: every tale enchants for a moment, then must move on to the next open doorway. In the end the child waves goodbye, knowing the fairy-tale will return whenever imagination cracks the door again.

Director: Roze Stiebra
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date:
Music: Zigmars Liepiņš
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Latviešu
Original Language: lv

Keywords

short film

More Films by Director: Roze Stiebra
More Films in Genre: Animation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep about?
A wistful little “story-spirit” rides the wind to a child’s doorstep and invites her on a whistle-stop tour through the Latvian seasons. Guided by a gentle water sprite, they drift from spring showers and blue-flower meadows to roaring Midsummer bonfires, stormy autumn seas, and snow-bright winter nights. The imagery—pastel cut-out shapes that melt and reform—visualises verses by the poet Aspazija, while Zigmars Liepiņš’s folk-inflected score (sung by Mirdza Zīvere) turns the whole trip into a lullaby on loop: every tale enchants for a moment, then must move on to the next open doorway. In the end the child waves goodbye, knowing the fairy-tale will return whenever imagination cracks the door again.
Who directed A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep?
A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep was directed by Roze Stiebra.
How long is A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep?
A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
What genre is A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep?
A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep is a Animation film.
Where was A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep produced?
A Fairytale Sits On The Doorstep was produced in Soviet Union.