Natalya Ryss
Directing
Biography
Natalia Ryss was born in Rostov-on-Don, where she graduated in Design. She studied graphic art at the Russian State University of Cinematography (VGIK). An explorer of film language and different narrative forms and genres, she is an independent director of animated short films. She mixes different artistic techniques, from torn paper to drawing on glass and wet paper, from photographic filters to video filters. Her works have been selected by numerous festivals such as Hiroshima, Ottawa, DOK Leipzig and Anima Belgium.
Known For
Two half-hour almanacs of small cartoons made by famous Directors of Russia and Belarus based on the works of great composers for children. The first part is devoted to the music of Baroque and romanticism, the second-to the music of the twentieth century.
Children's Album
Over 50 animators from 19 countries collaborated to support Belarusians in their peaceful protests for fair elections and freedom. The animators offered their interpretation of the recent events in Belarus, creating the animated chronicles of these dramatic events. The white-red-white flag is a historical symbol of Belarus and has become a symbol of peace, protest, and hope for the people of Belarus. The youngest animator who participated in the project is only 12 years old.
Long Live Belarus
Experimental film from the almanac of classical music for children "Children's Album". It is dedicated to the constructivist period of Alexander Mosolov, as well as architecture and cinema of this direction and consists of three parts, with conditional names: 1. "Shadows", 2. "Movement", 3. "Volume". The structure of the film is visually and rhythmically close to constructivism.
Alexander Mosolov. Three Pieces
The captivating story of a Russian Jewish filmmaker working during the height and collapse of the Soviet Union. In this autobiographical documentary, Peter Mostovoy takes us on his journey from impoverished childhood to award-winning filmmaker. Naively believing that his art could be free from demands of the regime, Mostovoy nevertheless became entangled in the absurdity of Soviet-era politics as an “untrustworthy” Jew. The Red Scarf is a smart blend of animation, archival footage—including clips of Mostovoy’s films—and a healthy dose of humour.
The Red Scarf
"I was born in one childless peasant family... A cricket is a bit of a man, a bit of an insect." A heroic tale about a trickster from the point of view of ordinary people, with their everyday reaction to otherness, to a miracle... from rejection and annoyance, to love and spiritual transformation. This is the world of family chronicles. Therefore, all the pathetic events that occur with the main character from the moment he leaves his parents' house until his unusual return remain behind the scenes, and in the meantime, we are watching the family...
Cricket
What is sound? What is music? What is rain? 12 symbols with 12 associated sounds. What would happen if the images were multiplied? What happens to the perception of sound? What does music and storytelling mean? An investigation into the essence of cinema.
Simple Forms
A crazy journey into the night.
Alphabets Heaven: Comte
From the film-almanac on musical works of classics for children "Children's Album". A little film about genesis.
François Couperin. The Alarm Clock
The image-idea of the Tree as an embodiment of the Three Principles unites the manifestations of forms, following the rhythm of the heart.