Tales of a Toy Horse (2021)

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In his own way, Anatoli Ljutuk is a legend of Tallinn's Old Town - a man from Western Ukraine who has built a unique world on Laboratory Street, the main core of which is the Ukrainian Cultural Center and Church. There, he engages in calligraphy, makes paper in a medieval way, carves traditional wooden toys in his workshop and makes books in the spirit of old monasteries. According to the oath taken a quarter of a century ago, he has promised to create something good every day. His daily commitment is challenged by the war that broke out in Ukraine, which Anatoly cannot passively ignore.

Director: Denys Strashnyi, Uliana Osovska
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Screenplay

Music: Anton Dehtiarov
Cinematography: Denys Strashnyi
Editing: Mirjam Jegorov
Production: Docutoloka, Silmviburlane, Ukrainian Cultural Foundation, Estonian Film Institute
Country: Estonia, Ukraine
Language: English, Eesti, Український, Pусский
Original Language: uk

Keywords

monk, volunteer, war zone, estonia, donbass war, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), 2010s, ukraine

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tales of a Toy Horse about?
In his own way, Anatoli Ljutuk is a legend of Tallinn's Old Town - a man from Western Ukraine who has built a unique world on Laboratory Street, the main core of which is the Ukrainian Cultural Center and Church. There, he engages in calligraphy, makes paper in a medieval way, carves traditional wooden toys in his workshop and makes books in the spirit of old monasteries. According to the oath taken a quarter of a century ago, he has promised to create something good every day. His daily commitment is challenged by the war that broke out in Ukraine, which Anatoly cannot passively ignore.
Who directed Tales of a Toy Horse?
Tales of a Toy Horse was directed by Denys Strashnyi, Uliana Osovska.
How long is Tales of a Toy Horse?
Tales of a Toy Horse has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Tales of a Toy Horse?
Tales of a Toy Horse is a Documentary film.
Where was Tales of a Toy Horse produced?
Tales of a Toy Horse was produced in Estonia, Ukraine.