Volodymyr Honcharov

Directing

Volodymyr Honcharov

Born February 9, 1940 · Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR, USSR [now Ukraine]

Died January 14, 2022 · aged 81

Volodymyr Maksymovych Honcharov was a Soviet and Ukrainian director, animator, artist. Honored Artist of Ukraine (2010).

Known For

The Sun and the Little Snow MenThe Sun and the Little Snow Men · 1985
The Sun and the Little Snow Men
8.51985
MovieAnimation
This story took place one day in winter, when snowmen in the woods were afraid that the heat radiated by the sun would bring them irreparable harm. These kind creatures just did not want to melt and decided to find the sun, urged him not to warm the earth. They did not even know how it looks like when they started their path, and then they realized all living things need it...
Stone AgeStone Age · 1987
Stone Age
8.01987
MovieAnimation
This film was shot as a trophy during one of the many inhuman wars. Thanks to unique means of restoration, it was possible to restore footage taken in the Stone Age.
The Truth Close-UpThe Truth Close-Up · 1988
The Truth Close-Up
9.01988
MovieAnimation
An animated short film that deconstructs and exposes the exhausted Soviet cliches in search of truth which is traditional for glasnost and perestroika era.
The Adventures of Baby HippopoThe Adventures of Baby Hippopo · 1974
The Adventures of Baby Hippopo
1974
MovieAnimationFamily
An evil hunter kidnaps the mother of a small hippopotamus, but a little girl comes to his aid, and with the help of a policeman, they free the captive.
Tale About GreedTale About Greed · 1976
Tale About Greed
1976
MovieAnimation
Once there lived the greed. She looked for kids, with which she could become bigger and more powerful. Greed could not even come close to those who have shared something with friends and fed animals and birds. But when she saw a little boy who does not want to let a girl from the yard play ball, she immediately went to him and began to cleverly feed his unwillingness to part with things. Soon she had moved to live in a separate room...
FragmentsFragments · 1966
Fragments
1966
MovieAnimation
To get his satirical screenplay approved by Cave Film studio, a writer must remove the parts that won't fit through the cave entrance.
How a Cossack Sought HappinessHow a Cossack Sought Happiness · 1969
How a Cossack Sought Happiness
6.01969
MovieAnimation
A Cossack wandered in search of a better life, and his lifelong dream was a fast and beautiful horse. He had to meet him on the way a fortune-teller and a swamp waterman, which traded a horseshoe to a bunch of red peppers with the Cossack; and he had to beat the devil in cards and eventually find peace of mind in the family life with a beautiful Ukrainian girl.
Once Upon a Time There Were Thoughts...Once Upon a Time There Were Thoughts... · 1983
Once Upon a Time There Were Thoughts...
1983
MovieAnimation
About thoughts different in character and mood that create a unique atmosphere around. The wonderful idea brings a light disorder, the funny one caused people to enjoy, the evil thought gave suffering, the kind one was healing them from any kind of adversity, but the foolish one often left scratches and bad consequences behind. They all lived fairly close to each other, but at the same time, their interests did not coincide, so sometimes they had to fight...

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