The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda

The Tale of the Priest and of His Workman Balda

1973 · 19 min · ★ 7.6 · Animation

A popular Soviet cartoon based on the classic fairy tale The Tale of the Priest and of his Workman Balda. The film is notable for its songs performed by one single actor Oleg Anfroiev using different voices.

Directed by Inessa Kovalevskaya · Written by Inessa Kovalevskaya

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