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Yulian KalisherAnimator director
Date of Birth: 01.01.1935
Country:  Russia |
Content:
- Early Career: From Puppet Theatre to Animation
- Breakthrough: "The Wizard of the Emerald City"
- Artistic Collaboration and Acclaim
- Prolific Career and Legacy
- "Big Secret for a Small Company"
Early Career: From Puppet Theatre to Animation
Born into a family of artists, Julian Abramovich Kalisher initially pursued puppet theatre. However, his path took an unexpected turn when the Ekran animation studio conceived the idea of filming stage performances. These productions provided Kalisher with his first exposure to the art of filmmaking.
Breakthrough: "The Wizard of the Emerald City"
Kalisher's debut as an animation director came with the 10-episode puppet animation "The Wizard of the Emerald City," adapted from Alexander Volkov's novel. Collaborating with artist Yuri Trofimov, Kalisher gained invaluable experience in stop-motion animation.
Artistic Collaboration and Acclaim
Building on his success, Kalisher directed the full-length puppet film "Holiday of Disobedience," based on Sergei Mikhalkov's book. This project brought together a talented team, including artist Valery Dmitruk, composer Alexei Rybnikov, and poet Alexander Timofeevsky.
Prolific Career and Legacy
Over the course of his career, Julian Kalisher created over 20 animated films, including:
"Big Secret for a Small Company"
"Chest""Birth of Hercules"
These beloved works became integral to the Russian animation canon, earning Kalisher widespread recognition.
