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Through Fire, Water and... Brass Pipes

Original title: Ogon, voda i... mednye truby
  • 1968
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
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Through Fire, Water and... Brass Pipes (1968)
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One day, Vasya journeys into the forest to meet his beloved Alyonushka, only to have her forcibly whisked away by the wretched Kashchej. To save her, Vasya must face a number of fabulous, ar... Read allOne day, Vasya journeys into the forest to meet his beloved Alyonushka, only to have her forcibly whisked away by the wretched Kashchej. To save her, Vasya must face a number of fabulous, archetypal tests.One day, Vasya journeys into the forest to meet his beloved Alyonushka, only to have her forcibly whisked away by the wretched Kashchej. To save her, Vasya must face a number of fabulous, archetypal tests.

  • Director
    • Aleksandr Rou
  • Writers
    • Nikolay Erdman
    • Mikhail Volpin
  • Stars
    • Natalya Sedykh
    • Aleksei Katyshev
    • Georgiy Millyar
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    819
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aleksandr Rou
    • Writers
      • Nikolay Erdman
      • Mikhail Volpin
    • Stars
      • Natalya Sedykh
      • Aleksei Katyshev
      • Georgiy Millyar
    • 3User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Natalya Sedykh
    Natalya Sedykh
    • Alyonushka
    Aleksei Katyshev
    Aleksei Katyshev
    • Vasya
    Georgiy Millyar
    Georgiy Millyar
    • Kashchej, Baba Yaga, Deaf Firefighter
    Vera Altayskaya
    Vera Altayskaya
    • Baba Yagas daughter
    Lev Potyomkin
    Lev Potyomkin
    • Chernoborodyj
    Aleksandr Khvylya
    Aleksandr Khvylya
    • Pleshivyj
    Anatoliy Kubatskiy
    Anatoliy Kubatskiy
    • Odnoglasyj
    Leonid Kharitonov
    Leonid Kharitonov
    • Fedul VI
    Muza Krepkogorskaya
    Muza Krepkogorskaya
    • Sofyushka
    Aleksei Smirnov
    Aleksei Smirnov
    • Fireman
    Pavel Pavlenko
    Pavel Pavlenko
    • Water-spite
    Arkadi Tsinman
    Arkadi Tsinman
    • Advicer I
    Zoya Vasilkova
    Zoya Vasilkova
    • Advicer II
    Mikhail Pugovkin
    Mikhail Pugovkin
    • Tsar
    Lidiya Korolyova
    Lidiya Korolyova
    • Tsarina
    Inga Budkevich
    Inga Budkevich
    • Tsarevna
    Tatyana Barysheva
    Tatyana Barysheva
    • Nurse
    Tamara Nosova
    Tamara Nosova
    • Drowned woman
    • Director
      • Aleksandr Rou
    • Writers
      • Nikolay Erdman
      • Mikhail Volpin
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    User reviews3

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    8/10
    Glorious pipes
    Just over five years ago, decided to watch a lot of Russian fantasy and animations, out of interest and for some nostalgia. Now during a calmer period, decided to do it again, wanting to relive the happiness felt doing it back them. My experience of Russian fantasy and film in general has been one of great pleasure, back then (especially back then actually) and now.

    'Through Fire, Water and...Brass Pipes' is yet another entertaining and beautiful Soviet/Russian film, incorporating fantasy, comedy and romance, and another reason why my re-visiting of Russian films has been more than worthwhile and a great decision. Yet another film where all the fond memories of that period just over five years ago in a quite difficult period at the same time were once again brought back, feelings felt with other recently seen Russian films and that is including other films by Alexander Rou.

    It, 'Through Fire, Water and...Brass Pipes' that is, is not perfect. Some of the acting is a little over-the-top in places, especially for Kashchej.

    Some of the action is on the overdone clownish side but this is thankfully not frequent and far outweighed by the entertaining and inventive way a lot of the story is told.

    Handsomely mounted 'Through Fire, Water and...Brass Pipes' is, the costumes and sets being quite imaginative and magical, with sumptuous colour, and the photography isn't indulgent or static. The score is just lovely to listen to and very distinctively Russian in sound, complete with some sparkling songs that

    Writing is charming and the satirical humour is hilarious, very witty and smart. The story, one that is texturally rich with a lot going on without being overstuffed, also on the whole enchants, with lots of fun and charm (the romantic elements warming the heart) and quite a lot of parts done imaginatively and with a sense of wonder.

    Characters are archetypal yet engaging and likeable (loved the goat), and most of the acting appeals.

    Overall, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Release date
      • December 13, 1968 (East Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Soviet Union
    • Language
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Вогонь, вода та... мідні труби
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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