‘Mavka’, a film based on Ukrainian literature

It arrived in domestic cinemas “Mavka: Guardian of the Forest”a Ukrainian film that triumphed in the countries where it was shown and with an anti-war and environmental message.

The feature film directed by Oleg Malamuzh and Oleksandra Ruban is based on “Song of the Forest”by the Ukrainian poet and writer Lesja Ukrajinke, a very important work for literature and which children usually read in schools.

For the film a adjustment for him Public children In order to make it easier to understand and reach a larger audience, some changes were made, an environmental message was added, and conflict resolution through dialogue was added.

On the screen, even though it’s animation, it’s beautiful Ukrainian naturebut it is also ia metaphor the struggle of man against nature.

Mavka is a nymph and soul of the forestentrusted to him, but his appointment coincides with the arrival of Lucas, a musician who is lost in the place and with whom he falls in love.

The Guard She will be torn between love and responsibility for her people, while Kylina, a cunning and greedy villain, will try to destroy the forest and its creatures in order to get the treasure.

“(…) Against all the rules, Mavka and Lucas embark on a love story without taking into account the consequences which will fall upon the kingdom. Can Mavka save the forest?” reads part of the film’s synopsis.

Production

Mavka had to temporarily stop its production due to the Russian invasion of Ukrainian territory, but shortly after that they decided to continue production remotely, even from air raid shelters.

“Mavka: Guardian of the Forest” is the studio’s second animated film Animagrad and Ukrainian title the most successful, both in live and animated films.