A Night on Bald Mountain

In this captivating animated short, the hauntingly beautiful music of Mussorgsky accompanies a mesmerizing journey through a dreamlike nightscape. The film presents a panorama of fantastical creatures and surreal landscapes, all brought to life through innovative pin-screen animation. As the scenery shifts from serene to chaotic, we witness the ebb and flow of nature's forces: a scarecrow succumbs to the wind, animals scatter in panic, and a galloping horse catches our eye. The child viewing these events seems both fascinated and frightened by the unfolding spectacle.Grotesque figures and monstrous shapes emerge from the shadows, creating an atmosphere of unending wonder and terror. A woman's form tumbles through space, adding to the sense of chaos that pervades this nocturnal realm. As a horse stumbles and goblins take control, we're left questioning whether any semblance of order or tranquility will ever return. This animated film invites viewers into an immersive world where night reigns supreme, challenging us to confront the wild, chaotic nature of existence as we wait for the first light of dawn.