Olga Khodatayeva

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Olga Khodatayeva

Born February 26, 1894 · Moscow, Russian Empire

Died April 10, 1968 · aged 74

Olga Khodatayeva was a Russian director of short animated films whose career spans several decades.

Known For

Little Straw BullLittle Straw Bull · 1954
Little Straw Bull
★ 5.01954
MovieAnimation
Animated adaptation of a Ukrainian folk tale. Forest thieves — a bear cub, a hare, and a fox — keep sneaking onto a grandfather’s homestead, causing trouble for him and his granddaughter. To teach the little bandits a lesson, the grandfather builds a straw bull and covers its sides with tar. He sets the bull out on a clearing. The curious thieves gather around the strange creature, and one by one get stuck to its sticky, tar-covered sides…
New Year's EveNew Year's Eve · 1948
New Year's Eve
★ 6.11948
MovieAnimation
There are few days before the New Year. Father Frost goes for the Christmas tree in the forest. There he meets Wood Goblin, with whom they have a controversy about what is better: a carpet-plane or a real plane. As a result, Wood Goblin, of course, loses, because he is behind the times and for this he personally delivers the most beautiful Christmas tree with golden cones to the children.
The Brave Little DeerThe Brave Little Deer · 1957
The Brave Little Deer
★ 5.51957
MovieAnimation
The story is about a little deer who wants to be brave and an older deer who says "Bud'!".
Sister Alyonushka and Brother IvanushkaSister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka · 1953
Sister Alyonushka and Brother Ivanushka
★ 6.51953
MovieAnimation
Soviet cartoon film, filmed in 1953 by the director-animator Olga Khodataeva based on the Russian folk tale.
A Wonder MillA Wonder Mill · 1951
A Wonder Mill
★ 6.01951
MovieAnimation
The greedy king takes away the magic mill from the grandfather and the animals. Cartoon about the joint struggle for justice.
Tom ThumbTom Thumb · 1938
Tom Thumb
1938
MovieAnimation
Lumberjack with his wife and five sons go to the forest. While parents and older brothers are busy collecting firewood, the two younger ones go to pick mushrooms, which, running away, bring the children to their leader, who suggests picking nuts instead of mushrooms. Lost in the forest due to a thunderstorm, the children find someone's house and ask for the night.
The Fire Is Burning In the Raw-Hide TentThe Fire Is Burning In the Raw-Hide Tent · 1956
The Fire Is Burning In the Raw-Hide Tent
★ 5.81956
MovieAnimationFantasy
Based on the fairytales of the North Russia.
Fox, Hare and RoosterFox, Hare and Rooster · 1942
Fox, Hare and Rooster
★ 6.01942
MovieAnimationFamily

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