“Ty Liubov Moia” (“You Are My Love”), the song from the film’s final credits, was performed by Jamala, a Ukrainian singer. The music video was made at the studio during the track recording; the most impressive footage from the cartoon was also used.
A pre-premiere screening of the music video took place on March 7 during the gala premiere of The Stolen Princess animated film; it was watched by the event guests and Jamala herself who came to the screening with her mother.
"The song Ty Liubov Moia is very sunny and positive, it teaches us to dream and believe in ourselves, and most importantly - to love! I have already watched the cartoon, and I am very proud that this is the absolutely Ukrainian film: childish, kind, professional and quality. And, of course, it's nice to be a part of such a great project! "- says Jamala.
The author of the lyrics is Oleksandra Ruban, director of Mavka. The Forest Song animated film; this is the second experience for her as the first one was the theme song to The Stolen Princess cartoon, “Do zirok.” (“To the Stars”) The latter was performed by Vremya i steklo band and became the first Ukrainian-language song in its repertoire, quickly capturing the hearts of band and cartoon fans.
Lyrics: Oleksandra Ruban. Music: Robbie Nevil. Camera: Theodor Neshchadym (We Production).
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. Art-director: Kristian Koskinen.
FYI. The Stolen Princess is the first animated feature film for Ukrainian and international release in the production line of the Animagrad studio. The premiere of the film in Ukraine was March 7, 2018. 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 film’s total budget of 95 million UAH.
