Reviews

My comment could not possibly add anything to the ones already available. I just want to say that the latest scandal in this story is that the film has not been made available on DVD ! Is there a conspiracy still going on to prevent such films from being watched by new generations ? I am exasperated to see that thousands of trash films are published on DVD every month while such masterpieces are still ignored. Sacco e Vanzetti reaches far beyond the subject of the two anarchists ignominiously put to death in a misconducted trial. The ghosts of the two men are still behind every prejudiced account by the media, every lie by politicians all over the world. It calls for better institutions, better democracy all over the world. The fact that so many film buffs bothered to express their admiration for this outstanding movie should entice a publisher to make this film at last available. I have kept checking for years, but nothing so far.

One of the very best animated films I've ever seen.Outrageoulsly funny, witty, a wonderful view of the decaying USSR, as well a a great technical and artistic achievement. A delight for all audiences, crammed with references to different animated films, popular songs, characters, politics and history. This is the product of a society where censorship was losing control and where the even more fierce market law was not enforced yet. Where are the wonderful artists who could still produce such gems (Yuri Norstein, Nazarov, etc.) A good collection of Masters of Russian animation was published, but it did not include Bardin's films. 'When will they ever be available on DVD ?

Quite a fine movie. Saw it a long time ago. The story is simple but efficient, moving without being melodramatic. The acting is very convincing : one forgets the actors altogether, they do become the characters. The setting in the Alps makes breathtaking shots. Strangely enough, my 5 year old daughter was fascinated. I had recorded it on VHS, and for months it was her favorite movie. Unfortunately, the tape was lost.

I must also mention the music score which was one of the best I've heard.

Pity it's not available on DVD !!!