Rusalochka

The Soviet Union has apparently shown some talent when it comes to making animations with an avant-garde and expressionist look. This adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale is a poetic relic that, despite summarizing the original tale and making it a bit more familiar, remains true to its essence. It's brief, but it tells the story as it is. A melancholic and tragic love story that moves you. The animation and design of the characters give this medium-length film great artistic value. Even the soundtrack creates a good atmosphere without discarding the melancholic song of the little mermaid that perfectly reflects her longing and pain after its end. A jewel of Russian animation that deserves some attention in its half hour duration. My final rating for this medium-length film is 8/10.