Tale of Tales (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1979, Tale of Tales is a fantasy and animation film directed by Yuri Norstein, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. Skazka Skazok (Tale of Tales) is a 27-minute animated short film, considered the masterpiece of influential Russian animator Yuri Norstein. Told in a non-narrative style by free association, the film employs various techniques including puppets, cut-outs, and traditional cell animation. Using classical music and '30s jazz tunes instead of dialogue.
Who’s in it. Tale of Tales stars Aleksandr Kalyagin as Little Grey Wolf (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Tale of Tales has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tale of Tales page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tale of Tales tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tale of Tales (1979)?
- In US, Tale of Tales is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tale of Tales worth watching?
- Tale of Tales holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tale of Tales?
- Tale of Tales stars Aleksandr Kalyagin.
- When was Tale of Tales released?
- Tale of Tales was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.