Children and Matches (1969)

Children and Matches (1969) poster

A cut-out animation warning for children about the danger of fire and playing with matches, far from the grim warning of your typical PSA and anticipating the complicated human psychology of Norshteyn's subsequent work. And, no doubt, there is a metaphor aimed at the power structure. 1968-69 was a crucial period of transition for the animator, breaking out of the pack at Soyuzmultfilm and beginning to script and co-direct films. Not listed on imdb, this is one - if not the first - of his first solo works as director.

Director: Yuri Norstein
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 5 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Cinematography: Heinrich Navrotsky
Editing: Nadezhda Treshchyova
Production: Soyuzmultfilm
Country: Soviet Union
Language: Pусский
Original Language: ru

Keywords

short film, institutional campaign

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Children and Matches about?
A cut-out animation warning for children about the danger of fire and playing with matches, far from the grim warning of your typical PSA and anticipating the complicated human psychology of Norshteyn's subsequent work. And, no doubt, there is a metaphor aimed at the power structure. 1968-69 was a crucial period of transition for the animator, breaking out of the pack at Soyuzmultfilm and beginning to script and co-direct films. Not listed on imdb, this is one - if not the first - of his first solo works as director.
Who directed Children and Matches?
Children and Matches was directed by Yuri Norstein.
How long is Children and Matches?
Children and Matches has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).
What genre is Children and Matches?
Children and Matches is a Animation film.
Where was Children and Matches produced?
Children and Matches was produced in Soviet Union.