Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat (2019)
Original title: ユーリー・ノルシュテイン《外套》をつくる
Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat is a 2019 Japanese-language documentary movie directed by Ryo Saitani, with a running time of 1h 49m. It stars Yuri Norstein, Tanya Usvayskaya and Maksim Granik.
Yuriy Norshteyn, Russia’s most renowned animator, has crafted many brilliant works, including his award-winning Tale of Tales and Hedgehog in the Fog. He is revered by animation creators across the globe, most notably Japanese masters Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Forty years ago, Norshteyn began work on an ambitious adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Overcoat, but after completing 25 minutes of the film, the project stalled and has been shelved for many years. A crew visits Norshteyn’s studio and finds there mountains of sketches, character studies and a shooting table covered with dust. Norshteyn himself talks about its current status and the anguish and passion that has gone into its creation.
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What is Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat about?
Yuriy Norshteyn, Russia’s most renowned animator, has crafted many brilliant works, including his award-winning Tale of Tales and Hedgehog in the Fog. He is revered by animation creators across the globe, most notably Japanese masters Osamu Tezuka, Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata. Forty years ago, Norshteyn began work on an ambitious adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s The Overcoat, but after completing 25 minutes of the film, the project stalled and has been shelved for many years. A crew visits Norshteyn’s studio and finds there mountains of sketches, character studies and a shooting table covered with dust. Norshteyn himself talks about its current status and the anguish and passion that has gone into its creation.
When was Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat released?
Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat was released on 1 March 2019.
How long is Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat?
Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat runs 1h 49m.
Who made Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat?
Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat was directed by Ryo Saitani.
Where can I watch Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat?
Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat is available on Kanopy.
Where to watch Yuriy Norshteyn: Making the Overcoat
Watch free: Kanopy