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The Night Before Christmas

1961 · Movie · 66 min · ★ 7.2 · 80% critics

ComedyFantasyRomance

On Christmas Eve in a snowy village, a determined young craftsman sets out on a fantastical journey to win the approval of the woman he loves. Along the way, mischievous supernatural forces, village antics, and holiday spirit turn a simple romance into a playful folk tale.

Based on Christmas Eve

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Details
Original title
Вечера на хуторе близ Диканьки
Years
1961
Release date
1961-12-15
Language
Russian
Runtime
66 min
Critic score
80/100
TMDB rating
7.2/10 (69 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you like light folk fantasy, old-school holiday charm, and playful supernatural comedy in the spirit of Viy or The Magic Weaver; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a deeply emotional romance.

Pros: charming holiday fantasy; whimsical visuals; warm village atmosphere | Cons: thin story; uneven pacing; humor may not land

Themes

  • based on novel or book
  • village
  • ukrainian folklore
  • ukrainian culture

Cast & crew

Directed by Aleksandr Rou