Yuri Norstein
War and literature
You’re not alone-The Works of Yuri Norstein
Mar. 4—Mar. 30, 2025
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Official Site → https://war-and-literature.com/
- Mar. 4—Mar. 30, 2025
- Closed Mar.10(Mon),15(Sat),17(Mon),24(Mon),27(Thu),28(Fri)
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“War and literature”
(2024／90min／Japan）
■Admission
-Adults ¥1,300
-Over 60 ¥1,100
-Holders of disability identification cards together with two caregiver ¥1,100
-College Students ¥1,100
-High School Students ¥1,100
-Junior High School Students ¥1,100
-Under Elementary school students ¥500
Director: Ryo Saitani
Starring: Yuri Norshtein
Animation: “Pushkin's Duel” Kentaro Jiba “Issa” Hikosukea “Hokusai” Manabu Ohashi.
■Story
One year after the war between Russia and Ukraine, Yuri Norstein speaks out. This documentary explores the possibilities of literature and art in a time of turmoil.
One year after the war between Russia and Ukraine in 2022, we interviewed Yuri Norstein, the world-renowned animator known for The Tale of Tales and The Little Hedgehog in the Fog, who lives in Moscow. The interview was conducted over three sessions and lasted a total of eight hours. In response to our questions, Norstein provided a rich interpretation of the world, referencing numerous works of art and literature. What a single painting by Van Gogh reveals to us, what Russian literature by Pushkin, Chekhov, and Gogol teaches us about human dignity, and what light-hearted concepts Issa, Basho, and Hokusai offer... What can we learn from the art and literature of our predecessors? This documentary film is a gift for all those seeking clues in this confusing world. A stunning 90 minutes filled with Norstein's overwhelming passion and erudition.
©︎ Morc Inc.
“You’re not alone-The Works of Yuri Norstein”
(8 films, 85 min. total)
■Admission
-Adults ¥1,300
-Over 60 ¥1,100
-Holders of disability identification cards together with two caregiver ¥1,100
-College Students ¥1,100
-High School Students ¥1,100
-Junior High School Students ¥1,100
-Under Elementary school students ¥500
■Story
The Works of Yuri Norstein: You're Not Alone A total of 8 films, including 2 films premiering in Japanese theaters. A collection of gems of short films A collection of works by Yuri Norstein, known worldwide as an animator for his masterpieces “Tale of Tales” and “The Hedgehog in the Fog”. The softly enveloping fog, the pouring rain, and the heat of the potatoes eaten by the wolf cubs are gently conveyed to the viewer with realistic expressions and poetic direction. The film also features “Goodnight Children” and “Russian Sugar Commercial,” both of which are being screened for the first time in theaters. Good Night Children” was produced as the opening for a Russian children's TV program, and features Norstein's beloved dog as a model. Russian Sugar Commercials” is a four-part film about a lion, the symbol of a sugar company. This is truly a collection of gems, a gift from Norstein.
1 “October 25th-First Day” (1968/9 min.) ©︎ Morc Inc. 
2 “The Battle of Kergenetz” (1971/10 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
3 “The Fox and the Hare” (1973/12 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
4 “The Heron and the Crane” (1974/10 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
5 “The Little Hedgehog in the Fog” (1975/10 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
6 “The Tale of Tales” (1979/29 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
7 “Good night, Children” (1999/3 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
8 “CM Russian Suger” (1995/2 minutes) ©︎ Morc Inc.
＊The schedule is subject to change. Any further changes will be announced.