...right against the glossy lollipop of usual Disney animation. Don't get me wrong - I enjoy quite a few glossy Disney works (cf. one of my comments dedicated to "Darkwing Duck").
Pale, insane, dark, surreal, uncouth, crude, but artistically wonderful. Every single voice delivered goes from a talented actor or actress. Every piece of music played and song performed catches attention and does not leave it at ease. If you are accustomed to smooth colourful mermaid-like TV serial adventures, stay far away from this one. An unprepared brain could get damaged by this harsh art.
"Alisa v Strane Chudes" contains 3 mini-chapters and "Alisa v Zazerkale" - 4 ones. Before the actual tale begins, a few words are spoken about Mr Lewis Carroll.
Alisa is a daring, clever, not very cute (she is no "Britney Spears" or "Barbie" type), but definitely interesting, and very lonely character. She can stand up for herself and she is not a cry-baby - that's for sure. I cannot say I like her, but I watch her animated adventures with a kind of awe.
The two, known to me, Russian DVD releases include both the titles: "Alisa v Strane Chudes" (1981) and "Alisa v Zazerkale" (1982). One of the releases contains mono sound only but that's alright - it becomes to the bleak colour palette of the production perfectly.
As to me personally, I prefer to watch it in almost black-and-white with the selected EAX advanced sound effects. A fine example of weird intoxicating escapism.
This cartoon reminds me of the golden age of our cinema when our actors had fascinating voice talents and used those talents right. My favourite parts are Alisa's lasting fall ("Alisa v Strane Chudes") and the sitting of the court ("Alisa v Zazerkale").
Quite possibly, the best animated version of Mr Lewis Carroll's novel.
10 out of 10. Thank you for attention.
Pale, insane, dark, surreal, uncouth, crude, but artistically wonderful. Every single voice delivered goes from a talented actor or actress. Every piece of music played and song performed catches attention and does not leave it at ease. If you are accustomed to smooth colourful mermaid-like TV serial adventures, stay far away from this one. An unprepared brain could get damaged by this harsh art.
"Alisa v Strane Chudes" contains 3 mini-chapters and "Alisa v Zazerkale" - 4 ones. Before the actual tale begins, a few words are spoken about Mr Lewis Carroll.
Alisa is a daring, clever, not very cute (she is no "Britney Spears" or "Barbie" type), but definitely interesting, and very lonely character. She can stand up for herself and she is not a cry-baby - that's for sure. I cannot say I like her, but I watch her animated adventures with a kind of awe.
The two, known to me, Russian DVD releases include both the titles: "Alisa v Strane Chudes" (1981) and "Alisa v Zazerkale" (1982). One of the releases contains mono sound only but that's alright - it becomes to the bleak colour palette of the production perfectly.
As to me personally, I prefer to watch it in almost black-and-white with the selected EAX advanced sound effects. A fine example of weird intoxicating escapism.
This cartoon reminds me of the golden age of our cinema when our actors had fascinating voice talents and used those talents right. My favourite parts are Alisa's lasting fall ("Alisa v Strane Chudes") and the sitting of the court ("Alisa v Zazerkale").
Quite possibly, the best animated version of Mr Lewis Carroll's novel.
10 out of 10. Thank you for attention.