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The Horse

A man, who is a complete simpleton, decides to have a ride on a horse. But there is a small problem – he doesn’t really know where to ride.

  • Maria Kartashova
    Writer
  • Sergey Merinov
    Producer
  • Project Type:
    Animation
  • Runtime:
    2 minutes 23 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    August 1, 2023
  • Country of Origin:
    Russian Federation
  • Country of Filming:
    Russian Federation
  • Language:
    Russian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Merinov Animation School
  • 7th edition of International Folklore Film Festival 2024
    THRISSUR, KERALA
    India
    January 5, 2024
    Official Selection
  • SUZDALFEST 2024
    Suzdal
    Russian Federation
    March 20, 2024
    Free Show
  • Short Shot Fest 2025
    Moscow
    Russian Federation
    April 11, 2025
    Official Selection
  • ANIMUR 2024
    Khabarovsk
    Russian Federation
    November 1, 2024
    Non-competition
Director Biography

My full name is Kartashova Maria Evgenyevna(patronim), I was born on 20th of June 2003 in a small town named Arzamas in Russia. Both of my parents are doctors. Later my family moved to another(even smaller) town, Alexandrov. I was a straight-A student throughout my school years and later went to college to study animation. After graduation from college I’ve decided to take a Plasticine Animation course to upgrade my skills.

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Director Statement

Hi, my name is Maria Kartashova, I am a 2D-animator. “The Horse” is my second complete animated short film. Plasticine Animation is a new technique that I’ve studied on a course by @merinovschool. This piece is really important to me, it helps me to express my feelings about my homeland and its people. I hope that my film will be able to spark emotions in you.