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Rusalochka

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One of the most beautiful tellings of the Little Mermaid is this 1968 Soviet feature, русалочка, told from a contemporary point of view and in two different styles of animation.  My wife has long loved this version, although it doesn't make as much impact on our little one, who prefers the Disney version from a few years back.  Here is Rusalochka with English subtitles.

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  1. Fondly, IJanuary 2, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    One of my top five most favorite animated features, and miles above the Disney version in my opinion. Ever frame is simply breathtaking.
    Wish I knew where I could purchase a copy for myself.

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  2. James FergusonJanuary 4, 2013 at 1:10 AM

    Indeed! Thanks for commenting. Surprised to find it is not in the Masters of Russian Animation series.

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  3. Fondly, IFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Hello again! ^-^ Just stopping by to let any readers know that I found a copy of the film in a "Best Russian Soviet Cartoons Vol. 5" compilation on eBay via the seller shafer75. Not sure if the seller has more stock, but hopefully that will send others in the right direction who are on a similar hunt for the film.

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  4. James FergusonFebruary 18, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Thanks for the update, Fondly. I would like a copy myself.

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