Krystyna Kulczycka
Directing
Biography
Krystyna Kulczycka – animator, director of animated films and series. Born in 1938. Since 1963, she has been professionally associated with the Se-Ma-For Small Film Forms Studio in Łódź. She has worked on such animated series as "The Magic Pencil" (1963-1977), "The Adventures of Teddy Bear with an Ear" (1975-1987), "The Three Bears" (1982-1986), and "Chestnuts" (1990-1997). She directed individual episodes of the series "Moomin Stories" (1977-1982) as well as the films "Moomin Days" (1983) and "Winter in Moominvalley" (1986), based on the books by Tove Jansson.
Known For
The series is based on the famous series of novels by Finnish author Tove Jansson. It follows the adventures of strange creatures called Moomins and their equally strange friends. The series features a continuous narrative within individual installments, which do not always align with the 13-episode division. The series is realized using the semi-flat puppet technique, with commentary.
The Moomins
The film tells the story of the Moomin family's preparations for winter and their hibernation, interrupted by unexpected events: the appearance of the mischievous Nibling, a visit to Too-Ticky, who lives by the sea, the adventures of Little My, rescued by Moomintroll, the exploits of the Hemulen, a sports enthusiast, and so on. The story ends with the arrival of spring, the awakening of all the inhabitants of Moominvalley, and the return of Snufkin. The film is based on episodes of the television series "Moomin Stories".
Winter in Moominland
Colargol, after numerous preparations and tests, takes a trip around the Earth's globe with Raven and Rat. After an emergency landing, they build a new rocket and set off towards the Phantasmagoria constellation.
Colargol zdobywcą kosmosu
The tattoos of two men lying on a beach come to life, and start playing tricks on the surrounding bathers.
The Beach
Based on episodes of the series "Moomin Stories", the Moomins reminisce about the fondest moments of their lives. Moominpappa reminisces about his childhood; Moomintroll reminisces about how he, Sniff, and Snufkin set out to find out if Earth was truly threatened by a comet; and Moominmamma reminisces about the incredible visit of aliens from outer space.