Русалка
(Rusalka)
(Mermaid)

Russia (1997): Animation/Short

Utilizing his technique of oil paint on glass, Alexandr Petrov creates this 10-minute film, a haunting tale of an old monk and his young novice who live by the water. As the story unfolds, we learn that many years ago, the old man betrayed his bride and she committed suicide. She returns to seduce the novice and tragedy results.

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