The Post
Originally released in 1929. The Post is a animation film. directed by Mikhail Tsekhanovskiy. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
A boy is sitting at a table, writing a letter for Boris Prutkov. The cartoon follows the journey of this letter from Rostov to Leningrad, where its addressee Prutkov has just left for Berlin; when the letter arrives in Berlin, Prutkov has just departed for London; as the letter arrives in London, Prutkov is already on a steamboat to Brazil, and once the letters is delivered by postman Don Basilio, Prutkov is already on his way back to Leningrad– where the letter, having followed Prutkov around the world, finally reaches him. The film sings a song of praise to the global postal services and to the reliability of the postmen, but it also tells the story of a journey around the world, returning once more to the new Soviet capital: Leningrad.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 1929
96 years ago
Runtime
0h 15m
15 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (7 votes)
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Soviet Union
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
Production Companies
- Sovkino
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Post about?
A boy is sitting at a table, writing a letter for Boris Prutkov. The cartoon follows the journey of this letter from Rostov to Leningrad, where its addressee Prutkov has just left for Berlin; when ...
Who directed The Post?
The Post was directed by Mikhail Tsekhanovskiy.
How long is The Post?
The Post has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was The Post released?
The Post was released on November 25, 1929 in theaters.