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2 days ago · Young and naive forest nymph Mavka takes a shine to village artist Lucas, to the strong disapproval of the rest of the forest spirits and humans alike. There are strong ecological themes here, as well as some good old-fashioned fairytale morals about vanity and selfishness.
2 days ago · In this realm of magic and wonder, Lucas locks eyes with inquisitive nymph Mavka, who yearns to rebuild bridges between the human and spirit worlds. Love blossoms and Mavka bravely ventures into his village to witness the daily rituals of humans, who are supposed to be her sworn enemies.
There’s much to like about Mavka: The Forest Song. This being the Oleh Malamuz and Oleksandra Ruban directed Ukrainian animation that is currently enjoying a limited but UK wide cinema release. Based on a 1918 play by poet Lesya Ukrainka, the film unites folkish mythos with a more pointed contemporary resonance.
Aug 13, 2024 · In this realm of magic and wonder, Lucas locks eyes with inquisitive nymph Mavka, who yearns to rebuild bridges between the human and spirit worlds. Love blossoms and Mavka bravely ventures into his village to witness the daily rituals of humans, who are supposed to be her sworn enemies.
2 days ago · Ukrainian artists have adapted Forest Song into various forms, including operas (even a rock opera), screenplays, and ballets. The poem's latest screen adaptation, Mavka: Forest Song, became the highest-grossing animated film in Ukrainian cinema history. The book itself has been translated into around 30 languages.
4 days ago · Mavka: The Forest Song: Animation, with the voice of Natalka Denisenko. Mavka: The Forest Song airs on Sky Cinema Animation at 5:55 AM, Wednesday 21 August. Animation, with the voice of Natalka ...
Jul 30, 2024 · This is a Ukrainian 3D animated film based on the fairy tale drama by Lesya Ukrainka and images of folk mythology. The film tells the story of the love between Mavka, the spirit of the forest, and Lukash, a peasant musician, and their struggle against the cruel Kylyna, who wants to use the tree of life for her own selfish purposes.
