What movies to show your child and see for yourself

Fiction has always been an important part of Soviet art. But the ideas of science fiction were too crazy to implement them with the help of cinema. Therefore, most authors went to cartoons.

The central theme of Soviet fiction was space. It was the time of the first space flights and discoveries. People dreamed of learning new worlds or finding another form of life. For the first time in human history, we have discovered the way to the stars. This could not but inspire the directors and animators of the time.



In the stories there are technologies of the future, such as spaceships and even a time machine. In addition, they often talk about contact with aliens. Now, no fantasy film can do without it.

Editorial "Site" I have collected the most impressive cartoons. It is time to plunge into the world of Soviet fiction.



"The Secret of a Third Planet" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=HZodexUkiDI

Screen adaptation of Kir Bulychev’s novel “Alice’s Journey”. The story of the space adventures of Alice and her father, Professor Seleznev. Together with Captain Green, the team goes in search of new species of animals. On the way to the planets, the heroes take part in a real space investigation. The film is directed by Roman Kachanov.

"Return" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=h9ewGHd3lkY

Film directed by Vladimir Tarasov. About the astronaut who can not get out of deep sleep (anabiosis). His ship remains in orbit, and the world is trying to wake up the pilot.

The film touches on deep spiritual aspects. The work received an award at the 1981 Vilnius Film Festival.

"Once upon a time..." https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch? v=o5jgrUVNhWY

Throughout the cartoon, none of the characters utters a word – only at the beginning and end of the tape sounds the voice of the narrator.

“A long time ago. So far away that it is impossible to know whether it was in the distant past or will be in the distant future, the world was owned by snakes.

The story of the abduction of a princess by a monster is made in the genre of science fiction.

Contract https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=3kQJGRLdI6I

Another work by Vladimir Tarasov. A cartoon about a planet colonist and a robot merchant. The film raises the problems of the capitalist world and emphasizes that people do not pay attention to the beautiful in the pursuit of profit.

"The Pass" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=CSPbnvjQ4Ww

A screen adaptation of a part of Kir Bulychev’s novel “Settlement”. Survivors who founded a village on another planet. Near the pass, the ship is a rescue for earthlings. The film tells about human culture. Even when he was in the condition of survival.

"Contact" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=NuWzVS8ypQU

A man meets an alien who is trying to study the Earth by imitating what he saw. A cartoon about the beauty and harmony of the surrounding world. And also about how to find a common language through music.

"Alien Mission" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=v3BTM6d3zKA

Funny cartoon, but with deep subtext. Director Gennady Tishchenko, 1989.

"Tigers can live here" https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch? v=H36D5JC5kE4

The film is based on the story of Ray Bradbury. Director Vladimir Samsonov, 1989.

The Vampires of Geona and the Masters of Geona

The cartoon is based on the story by Gennady Tishchenko “The Vampire of Heinomius”. This is a story about the difficulty of mastering alien planets and the difficulties of contact with other creatures.

Interesting fact: the Americans were copied from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone, which, however, is not uncommon for perestroika animation.

"Time Mirror" https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=5EWLiuzn0eg

The fantasy that the cosmos holds images of the past. Director Vladimir Tarasov, 1976.



At first glance, it may seem that these are just cartoons. But in fact, every work has a deep meaning. Fictionists of that time were able to make the viewer think. And reach out to the core.



Many of us watched these cartoons as children. They seemed funny, sometimes strange and even frightening. But only now, through the prism of time, seeps the essence of these stories. Most of the topics are still relevant today. We wish you a pleasant viewing!