Princess and other characters of our cartoon will be showcased in different locations. Starting from mid-December, VDNH concert hall will transform into a fairy tale well-known to Ukrainians, Guards of the Dreams 3D show. The most talented Ukrainian acrobats, gymnasts, dancers and circus artists will meet on one stage, with their performances accompanied by fantastic visual effects. But except the show, the audience visiting the pavilion will be in for one more surprise from The Stolen Princess: Ruslan and Lyudmila cartoon – a large photo zone with full-size figures of all main characters. They are capricious and charming princess Mila and her loved one, wandering actor Ruslan, his friend Nestor and Mila’s father, Kyiv prince Volodymyr, funny hamster Vinnytsky and devoted titmouse Yulka, as well as the main antagonist of the film, Chornomor the sorcerer, and other characters.
But the surprises don’t end there. In the Gifts Corporation pavilion, a Christmas market will be functioning starting from December 9; along with its partner, Kyiv Book House, the project team has prepared a joint stand – the magic library! This is a cozy fairytale spot where under the warm glow of lamps the visitors will be able to have a rest and read some books. This stand will present a book souvenir line developed specially for the premiere of The Stolen Princess: Ruslan and Lyudmila. The fair visitors will be able to purchase a new edition of the original poem by Alexander Pushkin “Ruslan and Lyudmila” in Russian and English languages, a shortened exposition of the poem in Russian and Ukrainian, and a sketchbook for drawing. This series of books can be an excellent gift for Christmas and New Year.
Besides, theme activities dedicated to the cartoon are planned at the stand; there are meetings with project team, competitions, and festive events.
Winter Land at VDNH will start its work on December 9 and will welcome visitors during the whole Christmas and New Year season. This year, it will feature Father Frost’s residence, a large and cozy fair Corporation of Gifts, a puppet theatre, the Castle of Ice Sculptures, tubing chutes, open-air skating rink, and many other fascinating events.
About the film. This wonderful story happened in the age of valiant knights, beautiful princesses, and battling sorcerers. Ruslan, a wandering artist dreaming to become a knight, met beautiful Mila and fell in love with her; he didn’t even suspect that she is the King’s daughter. However, the lovers’ happiness wasn’t meant to last too long. Chоrnomor, the evil sorcerer, appeared in a magic vortex and stole Mila right before Ruslan’s eyes to transform her power of love into his own magic power. Without further ado, Ruslan sets out on a chase after the stolen princess to overcome all obstacles and to prove that real love is stronger than magic.
Producer: Egor Olesov. Director: Oleg Malamuzh. Scriptwriter: Yaroslav Voytseshek
FYI. The Stolen Princess is the first animated feature film for Ukrainian and international release in the production line of the Animagrad studio. The film is in the production stage, but the rights for its release have been pre-sold to more than 30 territories, including China, South Korea, France, Poland, Bulgaria, Germany, countries of the MENA region and Latin America. The Stolen Princess became the winner of the 9th competitive selection of Ukrainian State Film Agency; the sum of state financing amounts to about 20 percent of the cartoon’s total budget of 95 million UAH.
