Yellow Elephant

Yellow Elephant

1979 · 7 min · Animation

A good story about how important it is to be able to negotiate and give in to each other. All the guys are looking forward to the New Year's carnival, choosing costumes for themselves. Bunnies, squirrels, bears, snowflakes and snowmen gathered at the Christmas tree. Two girlfriends sewed a yellow elephant costume for the celebration. They could become the most original and bright at the carnival, if they did not quarrel constantly. Each thought only of herself, not wanting to yield in anything. Really girlfriends, having quarreled seriously, will be left without a holiday?

Directed by Vladimir Danilevich · Written by Yuri Yakovlev

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Tamara Dmitrieva (voice)
Mariya Vinogradova Bow with the dog (voice)

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