A Peacock's Tail

A Peacock's Tail

1946 · 10 min · ★ 5.8 · Animation, Family

Soviet animated cartoon film of 1946 based on a fairy tale by Korney Chukovsky, created by directors Leonid Amalrik and Vladimir Polkovnikov. United with similar creative aspirations, the directors found their own style.

Directed by Vladimir Polkovnikov · Written by Leonid Amalrik

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