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Ideya Garanina

Known for

Directing

Born

August 8, 1937

Birthplace

Cheremkhovo, Russian SFSR, USSR [now Russia]

Died

March 19, 2010 (aged 72)

Biography

Ideya Garanina was a Russian director and writer known for her contributions to animation. She directed and wrote several notable works, including The Cat Who Walked by Herself (1988), 100 Gramm dlya Khrabrosti (1977), and Crane's Feathers (1977). Her films often explored folklore and literary adaptations, showcasing her storytelling prowess. Garanina's career was tragically cut short when she was murdered in Tver, Russia, in 2010.

Best known work

The Cat Who Walked by Herself
The Cat Who Walked by Herself
1988
Crane’s Feathers
Crane’s Feathers
1977
Cabaret
Cabaret
1981
Poor Liza
Poor Liza
1978
Mayakovsky Laughs
Mayakovsky Laughs
1976
The Adventures of Travka
The Adventures of Travka
1976
Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 3
Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 3
2000
Because There Was No Nail in the Forge
Because There Was No Nail in the Forge
1990
Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 2
Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 2
2000
Anansi Spider and the Magic Wand
Anansi Spider and the Magic Wand
1973

Filmography

  1. 2000

    Masters of Russian Animation - Volume 3

    Director

  2. 2000

  3. 1990

  4. 1988

    The Cat Who Walked by Herself

    Director, Scenario Writer, Writer

  5. 1981

    Cabaret

    Director

  6. 1978

    Poor Liza

    Director, Writer

  7. 1977

    Crane’s Feathers

    Animation, Writer, Director

  8. 1976

    Mayakovsky Laughs

    Production Design

  9. 1976

    The Adventures of Travka

    Animation Director

  10. 1973

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