Pochta

Pochta, based on a poem, follows a letter that is trying to find its way to real-life children's travel writer Boris Zhitlov. The story focus on the journey by plane, train and boat. The quality of the animation is akin to the work of Windor Mackay or early Disney, well done but probably a little dated for 1929. The difference here is the editing and storytelling approach, which is clearly influenced by the Soviet montage style of the era. There are many abstract elements as well, again similar to the experimental animation that was emerging at the time, such as Man Ray's films. Clearly this is more a film of historical / academic interest to modern audience, but worth seeing for those with an interest in the history of animation.