Alice in Wonderland

Alice, a curious young girl, follows a frantic White Rabbit and tumbles down a deep hole into a whimsical Wonderland. There, she encounters peculiar creatures, including the grinning Cheshire Cat, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the imperious Queen of Hearts. As she navigates this surreal world, Alice struggles to make sense of its bizarre logic and ever-changing rules, leading to a series of strange and often nonsensical adventures. Caught between wonder and bewilderment, she must find her way home before losing herself in the madness of Wonderland.

This animated film is one of the most distinctive adaptations of Alice in Wonderland, created in the Soviet Union. Unlike Western versions, it emphasizes a surreal and almost dreamlike atmosphere, reflecting the unique artistic style of Soviet animation.

The animation was created at Kyivnaukfilm, a Ukrainian animation and film studio known for its experimental and artistic approach. The studio specialized in both educational films and animated features, often incorporating surreal and symbolic imagery.

The film was directed by Yefrem Pruzhanskyi, a Soviet animator known for his work in hand-drawn animation. His vision gave the film a whimsical yet slightly eerie tone, setting it apart from other versions of Alice in Wonderland.

The character designs and visual style of the film were heavily influenced by Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations from Lewis Carroll’s book. However, the animation adds its own Soviet-era aesthetic, giving the characters a more expressive and exaggerated appearance.