Zhanna Vitenzon

Writing

Zhanna Vitenzon

Born

1929-04-26 (97)

Place of birth

Viciebsk, Belarusian SSR, USSR [now Belarus]

Known for

Writing

Credits

40 titles

Known for

Behind the camera

Great Journey poster
NR

A tale about how the hippopotamus Topa and the kitten Tutti made a journey to a distant mountain and felt the joy of discovering a great and beautiful world.

Great Journey

1987

Vasilyok poster
5.5

Animated Soviet propaganda cartoon by S. Aristakesov, about a boy who search for his grandfather who was MIA in WWII.

Vasilyok

1973

The Little Bicycle Ran Away poster
7.0

The story of the little bicycle who ran from the store window to play with the children.

The Little Bicycle Ran Away

1984

Let It Rain, Let It Rain! poster
NR

Little Thunder dreams of growing up and wants to thunder and cause rain. For now, Grandpa Thunder does not allow him to do this and instructs him only to look for places on Earth where rain is needed.

Let It Rain, Let It Rain!

1982

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Firefly: Cartoon Magazine for Children No. 5

1964

The Fire Is Burning In the Raw-Hide Tent poster
5.8

Based on the fairytales of the North Russia.

The Fire Is Burning In the Raw-Hide Tent

1956

Play, My Pipe poster
NR

A story about a kind and gentle little hippo who tried to find a talent that would be both useful and appreciated by those around him. He did his best to learn a helpful trade, but nothing seemed to work out. Then, one day, he realized that his true calling was to bring joy to people and animals, to make them laugh and entertain them with something that might seem small and insignificant at first glance.

Play, My Pipe

1973

Little Airplane poster
9.0

A poetic story about how a little airplane that was afraid to fly saved a large airplane that was caught in a hurricane.

Little Airplane

1978

The Stolen Crescent poster
NR

Based on the fairy tale by L. Ashkenazi about little mischief makers who caught a moon in a pond and hid it in a cave.

The Stolen Crescent

1969

The Day Of Luck poster
NR

About the acquaintance of Topa and Tutti, a cute and shy hippo and a good, but also very proud kitten. Until they met, they dreamed of finding friends, because they were very lonely. And then they met one day! Now they are will have funny stories and adventures, and most importantly – sincere friendship.

The Day Of Luck

1983

Наш добрый мастер poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Наш добрый мастер

1977

Alyonka's Chicken poster
NR

One day, a girl named Alyonka got a new pet - a chicken. He turned out to be a fidget and immediately went for a walk around the yard, unaware of the dangers that lay in wait for him at every step. Even under the wing of a mother hen you can’t hide from evil if you don’t have reliable, loyal friends.

Alyonka's Chicken

1974

Golden Stalks poster
NR

Yanko and Olesya are looking for the Wind, on which their harvest depends.

Golden Stalks

1958

The Quarrel poster
NR

Topa and Tutti are best friends. They have always supported each other and were used to spending time together. But one day something happened that had never happened before – they had a quarrel. Now Topa and Tutti will have to reconcile and to realize that conflicts only bring negative emotions and experiences.

The Quarrel

1978

For Nothing poster
6.0

The boy gave the donkey flowers and inspired him to give gifts to others. Cartoon about the cycle of good in nature.

For Nothing

1976

The Kite poster
NR

A cautionary tale that happened to a girl. Unexpectedly, she has offended his friend, a little puppy, but failed to recognize and correct the error, in spite of the misunderstandings that have arisen due to the influx of emotions. In the end, friendship and good mood came back to our heroes.

The Kite

1978

Почему слоны? poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Почему слоны?

1980

The Swineherd poster
NR

The film is based on Andersen's fairy tale "Swineherd".

The Swineherd

1980

The Legend About the Old Lighthouse poster
NR

Children help Soviet ships find their way to the bay captured by the Germans.

The Legend About the Old Lighthouse

1976

A Girl and an Elephant poster
NR

The story about an elephant who could read but not write.

A Girl and an Elephant

1969

The Real Adventure poster
NR

A hippo Topa and a kitten Tutti are inseparable friends who are used to doing everything together. They appreciate each other and are willing to share joy and sorrow, since mutual support helps to overcome any adversity, but makes happiness complete. However, Tutti does not want to admit a new friend, the dog Ryzhyk despite the fact that this intelligent dog once saved Tutti .

The Real Adventure

1990

Dad, Mom and the Golden Fish poster
NR

When the boy entered the room where his dad and mom were sitting, he immediately realized from their frowning faces that they were fighting again and would not go anywhere this weekend with the whole family, as planned. The boy went for a walk and met a Goldfish in the park, thanks to which the boy's parents reconciled and went with him to collect autumn leaves...

Dad, Mom and the Golden Fish

1976

The Mitten poster
7.2

Short soviet animated movie about a girl who wants a dog, while her mother does not approve. The girl then starts playing with her mitten, pretending that it is a dog...

The Mitten

1967

No artwork available
NR

An animated film about a boy who wanted to get the moon for his mother.

Flashlight Ball

1980

The Deer - White Horns poster
NR

A boy, after reading about the tundra, deer and northern lights, decided to create a deer out of the snow. As a result, he got a beautiful animal that became alive at night under the shining stars. The boy was sorry that his unexpectedly acquired pet can melt, so he decided to go to distant lands, where there is constant cold. This should help save the life of the new friend.

The Deer - White Horns

1974

The Bird Catcher poster
NR

A parable about a lucky bird catcher who is fortunate enough to encounter a fantastic woman, the Firebird. The author conveys the idea that selfishness and vanity are destructive to feelings and can kill love.

The Bird Catcher

1984

The Old Man and the Rooster poster
NR

Of a quarrel and friendship between an old man and his rooster. Based on a Ukrainian folk tale.

The Old Man and the Rooster

1984

Waiting for You, Whale poster
NR

The story of a little boy named Shigeru, who lives in a big modern city and dreams of seeing a real whale in person someday.

Waiting for You, Whale

1986

Tree Frog poster
NR

The tale of a tree frog that helped people cope with the drought.

Tree Frog

1979

Small Rope poster
NR

Playing hide and seek game comes to a sticky end for the cat Tutti and the hippo Topa. Tutti stuck in a well, as the idea to hide there seemed quite reasonable. But Topa would not leave his friend in trouble and pulled his friend out with a rope, but first he needed to overcome many obstacles to find it.

Small Rope

1990

Lucky poster
NR

How addiction to acquisition devastates a person’s soul.

Lucky

1989

Where Are You My Horse?.. poster
7.0

The story of the friendship of a boy and a horse in the bosom of amazing nature. But autumn comes and the boy returns to the big city and its entertainment, forgetting about his friend. When the boy remembered about the horse, it was too late.

Where Are You My Horse?..

1988

The Prize poster
6.0

Animation based on the fairy tale of the English writer Donald Bisset about the horse Reggie and the dog Blacky, who dreamed of running fast.

The Prize

1992

No artwork available
NR

The story takes place in Uzbekistan. A girl is traveling to visit her grandfather. The train stops at a small, remote station surrounded by sand dunes. There, at the station, a little white, lonely camel calf is wandering around. He meets the girl and offers to guide her straight through the dunes to her grandfather’s house, which he knows. Along the way, the new friends meet other desert dwellers.

The Little White Camel

1974

Word of Honour poster
NR

Based on Panteleyev’s tale about a boy who wouldn’t leave his post after he gave his word.

Word of Honour

1978

The Brave Little Deer poster
5.5

The story is about a little deer who wants to be brave and an older deer who says "Bud'!".

The Brave Little Deer

1957

Tredicino poster
NR

A boy from a poor Italian family heard the king worrying because of blankets stolen from him. A reward was promised for catching criminals and returning the loss. Of course, Tredicino could not pass by and asked for another blanket as bait. Will the boy find the thief and get the much coveted award from the monarch?

Tredicino

1993

The Boy and the Cloud poster
NR

A boy makes friends with a cloud in the mountains. He is very proud of it, but sorry that no one can see his friend.

The Boy and the Cloud

1970

Ancient Ballad poster
NR

Based on the Scottish folk ballad "Tam Lin".

Ancient Ballad

1989

Three Bananas poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Three Bananas

1971