Among The Black Waves Anna Budanova animation

Among The Black Waves

This story is based on an ancient northern legend according to which the souls of the drowned people turn into sea animals. The Hunter steals a seal-girl’s skin, so she can’t turn back into an animal. She becomes his wife, but often she glances at the sea.

Director: Anna Budanova
Animation: Anna Budanova, Anastasiya Melikhova, Vera Pozdeyeva
Music: Damian Marhulets
Ural- Cinema Productions 2016

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Japan Media Arts Festival, National Art Center, Tokyo, 2017

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