Leonid Shvartsman. A Tale of a Boy and an Old Town (2024)

This is a remarkable animated story about Leonid Shvartsman—a great artist and the creator of beloved fairy-tale animations that have forever remained in the hearts of millions. He designed the iconic Cheburashka, contributed to The Snow Queen, and worked on many other cherished animated films, becoming an integral part of countless childhoods and an inspiration for generations. Born in Minsk to a Jewish family, Shvartsman endured war, loss, and hardship, yet his imagination and dreams remained with him. Combining vibrant animation with archival footage, the film transforms his life into a magical tale of how imagination and belief in miracles can keep the light alive within each of us.