Eduard Nazarov

Eduard Nazarov

Born: November 23, 1941
Died: September 11, 2016
in Moscow, RSFSR, USSR [now Russia]
Eduard Vasilievich Nazarov (Russian: Эдуард Васильевич Назаров; 23 November 1941 – 11 September 2016; Moscow) was a Russian (and Soviet) animator, screenwriter, voice actor, book illustrator and educator, artistic director at the Pilot Studio (2007–2016), vice-president of ASIFA (1987–1999) and a co-president of the KROK International Animated Films Festival. Eduard Nazarov was born in a bomb shelter during the Battle of Moscow. His parents were Russian engineers who met at the end of 1930s while studying at Moscow institutes. Nazarov's ancestors came from the Bryansk Oblast and had a peasant background. He became engaged in painting since childhood and while in the 9th grade entered an art school where he got acquainted with Yuri Norstein, his close friend since.

After three years in the Soviet Army Nazarov entered Stroganov Institute. Simultaneously he started working at Soyuzmultfilm in 1959 as an apprentice, self-educating, since he was too late for the animation courses. He worked as an artist-renderer, an art director's assistant under Mikhail Tsekhanovsky and as an art director under Fyodor Khitruk, most famously creating Winnie-the-Pooh for the Soviet adaptation of the fairy tale.

Since 1973 he had been directing his own short films, often combining duties of an art director, screenwriter and voice actor. "Once Upon a Time there Lived a Dog" (1982) is generally considered his most prominent work; it was awarded the First Prize at the 1983 Odense International Film Festival and a Special Jury Award at the 1983 Annecy International Animated Film Festival. Between 1979 and 2000 Nazarov had been working at the High Courses for Scriptwriters and Film Directors as an educator. He also illustrated various books and magazines. His last film "Martynko" (1987) was made during perestroika and banned for four years because Nazarov refused to change the name of the cartoon princess Raisa. During the 1990s he directed commercials and hosted a number of television shows dedicated to Russian and world animation. In 1991 he became a co-president of the KROK International Animated Films Festival, along with David Cherkassky. In 1993 he co-founded the SHAR animation school-studio along with Andrei Khrzhanovsky, Yuri Norstein and Fyodor Khitruk where he worked until his death. In 2004 Nazarov joined the Pilot Studio in their "Mountain of Gems" project, a grand government-backed TV series that combined efforts of many animators; between 2004 and 2015 they produced around seventy 13-minute shorts based on various traditional fairy tales of different Russian and former Soviet regions. In addition to art direction, Nazarov also co-wrote screenplays and did voice-overs to some of them. After the sudden death of Alexander Tatarsky in 2007 he turned into an artistic director of the studio.

Nazarov suffered from diabetes for many years and had to undergone a surgery late in his life, losing one of the legs. He continued teaching students through Skype. Eduard Nazarov died on 11 September 2016 and was buried at the Vagankovo Cemetery in Moscow.

Movies for Eduard Nazarov...

Masha and the Bear: Twice the Fun
Title: Masha and the Bear: Twice the Fun
Released: December 14, 2023
Type: Movie
Masha leaves the forest in pursuit of an adventure in the city, where she encounters many unexpected situations and surprises while attending a wedding, and later seeks to do everything in her power to save Christmas.
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Masha and the Bear - To the Cinema
Title: Masha and the Bear - To the Cinema
Character: Ded Moroz
Released: January 26, 2017
Type: Movie
Masha is an energetic three-year-old who lives in an old train station in the forest. Precocious, silly, and friendly with everyone she meets, this energetic girl can’t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to guide his friend and keep her from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures. Though he enjoys his quiet time alone, he misses those moments when Masha is not around. Together with a rag-tag group of friendly animals that have made the forest their home, Masha and the Bear entertains adults and children alike, teaching viewers about creativity, loyalty and true friendship.
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The Cat and the Mouse
Title: The Cat and the Mouse
Released: January 1, 2015
Type: Movie
The story of an unusual and touching friendship between a cat and a mouse.
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Tale of the Khotan Carpet
Title: Tale of the Khotan Carpet
Released: March 1, 2012
Type: Movie
The wolf, the fox and the tiger seized power in the forest, literally ravaging the land in their hungry greed. The unfortunate hares that remained alive for the time being offered the big animals a "social contract": the rabbits themselves come to be eaten, and for that the wolf, fox and tiger will not hunt them.
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Chukchi Gambit
Title: Chukchi Gambit
Released: March 1, 2012
Type: Movie
It's not easy for a rabbit to live – then a hunter tries to shoot with a gun, then a bear attacks, then a wolf threatens to eat, then a fox. How to survive in the tundra, how not to disappear in this not very hospitable region? The poor hare is like between two fires – he barely has time to hide from the hunter, as predatory animals immediately overtake him…
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After...
Title: After...
Released: March 1, 2010
Type: Movie
If you have lost someone, should you look for a replacement?
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Teeth, Tail and Ears
Title: Teeth, Tail and Ears
Released: March 1, 2010
Type: Movie
Three fairy tales of three different peoples living in Russia. In the first – a story about why a hare has two teeth sticking out in front, in the second – why his tail is short, and about long ears it will become clear after the third tale. That, it turns out, is how much different peoples have in common – after all, everyone is curious to know about the hare.
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Dog's Master
Title: Dog's Master
Released: March 1, 2010
Type: Movie
The story of how a man, by a court verdict, served a quarrelsome master ... as a dog. And how he taught the evil master a lesson for all the insults.
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Goat Hut
Title: Goat Hut
Released: May 6, 2009
Type: Movie
In a strange house in the forest, three cheerful and hard-working goats accidentally got a harmful boy Cornflower.
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Soldier's Song
Title: Soldier's Song
Released: March 1, 2009
Type: Movie
A fairy tale about how the guardian angels conspired to shame a thief and not to bring shame on people.
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About the Dog Rose
Title: About the Dog Rose
Released: March 1, 2009
Type: Movie
The story is about a little dog who drove a greedy clerk out of the village.
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Title: Masha and the Bear
Character: Santa Claus (voice)
Released: January 7, 2009
Type: TV
Masha is an energetic three-year-old who can’t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to guide his friend and keep her from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures.
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Title: Masha and the Bear
Character: Bear (voice)
Released: January 7, 2009
Type: TV
Masha is an energetic three-year-old who can’t seem to keep herself out of trouble. Bear is a warm, fatherly figure that does his best to guide his friend and keep her from harm, often ending up the unintended victim of her misadventures.
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About Stepan the Blacksmith
Title: About Stepan the Blacksmith
Released: May 6, 2008
Type: Movie
The tale of the blacksmith Stepan, who returned the Moon, the Stars and the Sun to people.
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About St. Basil the Blessed
Title: About St. Basil the Blessed
Released: May 5, 2008
Type: Movie
A story about the life of St. Basil the Blessed.
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Proud Mouse
Title: Proud Mouse
Released: March 1, 2008
Type: Movie
An Ossetian fairy tale about how a mouse was looking for a suitable bride.
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I Won't Tell You!
Title: I Won't Tell You!
Released: April 30, 2006
Type: Movie
A fairy tale about how a village boy, stubborn Vanya, married Princess Mary, helped three old men to divide things, and Tsarevich Vasily to marry Elena the Beautiful.
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The Fox and the Thrush
Title: The Fox and the Thrush
Released: January 1, 2005
Type: Movie
The story of the cunning Fox and how he was punished for his cunning.
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About Ivan-the-Fool
Title: About Ivan-the-Fool
Released: October 6, 2004
Type: Movie
A fairy tale from the cycle "Mountain of gems" about how Ivan sold a goat and guarded the door, but suddenly married a princess.
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Magia Russica
Title: Magia Russica
Released: October 5, 2004
Type: Movie
A poetic view of Russian animation and of cultural and social transformations Russian society has been gone through. It is about multi faceted and humorous animation, almost never exposed to western eyes.
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About a Ram and a Goat
Title: About a Ram and a Goat
Released: May 1, 2004
Type: Movie
The goat and the ram ran away from the owner in search of a better life.
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Greedy Millwife
Title: Greedy Millwife
Released: March 1, 2004
Type: Movie
A thriller fairy tale about a boorish miller's family, whose greedy wife paid for the crime committed. But everything ended well.
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Bugs
Title: Bugs
Released: April 10, 2002
Type: Movie
A bug's life. Animated short by Mikhail Aldashin
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The Night Has Come
Title: The Night Has Come
Character: voice
Released: May 1, 1998
Type: Movie
Night comes. For a boy in a dark room, this is a time of fear.
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Ferdinand VIII
Title: Ferdinand VIII
Character: voice
Released: May 8, 1995
Type: Movie
Trying to cure a patient, a psychiatrist falls into the fictional world of his patient.
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The Wanderer
Title: The Wanderer
Released: January 1, 1995
Type: Movie
The story of a small scarab bug, about his small joys and tragedies.
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School of Fine Arts. Return
Title: School of Fine Arts. Return
Released: January 1, 1990
Type: Movie
The second part of the film "School of fine arts". Continuation of the film "Landscape with juniper", which tells the story of the famous Estonian artist Julo Sooster. At the same time, the film tells about a whole galaxy of wonderful artists whose work created true spiritual values.
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Cat Which Could Sing
Title: Cat Which Could Sing
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: April 23, 1988
Type: Movie
The Cat tries in vain to get the attention of the beloved Lady-Cat by singing, but she does not pay attention, as she is too busy watching various TV shows. The Cat decides to get on TV and perform with his song there, but he constantly gets claims - "we do not take tails", "why on earth do you have a striped face", and the last remark about "fur mittens" the Cat is angry and shows claws . After that, he is categorically forbidden for the show, to which the Cat responds with the threat of "spoiling all your television."
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School of Fine Arts. Juniper Landscape
Title: School of Fine Arts. Juniper Landscape
Released: December 1, 1987
Type: Movie
About the tragic fate of the Estonian artist Julo Sooster and his work.
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Martinko
Title: Martinko
Released: January 1, 1987
Type: Movie
Martynko, while in the guardhouse, found a deck of magic cards with which he could easily beat anyone! He made a quick career to the customs minister, robbing all foreigners to the skin right at the border crossing. However, the princess's unrequited feelings led to the end of his career, and he was abandoned in the forest. After eating wonderful apples, he develops a plan of revenge.
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About Sidorov Vova
Title: About Sidorov Vova
Released: September 7, 1985
Type: Movie
A screen adaptation of the satirical poem by Eduard Uspensky. Vova Sidorov is the only child in a big family, growing up without a father. Everything he cherished, but a summons from the recruitment office turns everything on its head!
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Title: The Return of the Prodigal Parrot
Character: Кот
Released: October 7, 1984
Type: TV
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The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1)
Title: The Return of the Prodigal Parrot (Part 1)
Character: Cat / Кот
Released: January 31, 1984
Type: Movie
Animated series about the adventures of a parrot Kesha, "the hero of our time." The action is concentrated in the city and its surroundings. Kesh lives in the apartment of Vova, a schoolchild, but because of his hot-tempered, arrogant character, he periodically runs away and gets into trouble, eventually returning to Vovka with a confession. The humor of the series is based on the eccentric behavior of Keshi, on recognizable realities, as well as on the multiple quotations used by the parrot.
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The Delusion of Rodamus Querk
Title: The Delusion of Rodamus Querk
Released: March 2, 1983
Type: Movie
The blacksmith's apprentice makes a contract with the devil and exchanges his soul for respect from the most famous people of the city. However, he realises soon that true respect can only be won by hard work. Based on short story by Arkadiy Bukhov.
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Adventure of an Ant
Title: Adventure of an Ant
Character: all characters(voice)
Released: January 1, 1983
Type: Movie
A 1983 short film directed by Eduard Nazarov about an ant who gets blown away with the wind from its home and the adventures it goes through in desperately trying to find its way back.
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Once Upon a Time there Lived a Dog
Title: Once Upon a Time there Lived a Dog
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: November 10, 1982
Type: Movie
The day comes when an old watchdog becomes useless but the masters being kind don't decide to drive him away. However they turn exasperated when the Dog stays indifferent during a home theft. The Dog leaves for the forest, where he meets the Wolf, his old enemy.
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How the Cossacks Helped Musketeers
Title: How the Cossacks Helped Musketeers
Character: Narrator (voice)
Released: October 10, 1979
Type: Movie
Cossacks help the French musketeers to deliver the portrait of daughter of the Turkish sultan to the Dutch prince, that could marry her. Insidious cardinal Richelieu wants to blow off the plans of queen and equips pursuit.
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Adventures of Captain Vrungel
Title: Adventures of Captain Vrungel
Character: Captain of the "Black Cuttlefish" (voice)
Released: June 6, 1979
Type: Movie
An old sea captain and his student decide to take part in the international regatta. At the same time an amateur thief steals a statue of Aphrodite from Louvre and boards their yacht by mistake. A long, fun adventure is ahead.
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A Robbery In... Style
Title: A Robbery In... Style
Released: May 27, 1978
Type: Movie
A cartoon composed of four parts, parodying "classical" gangster and criminal movies of four countries: robbery American style, French style, Italian style and Russian style. All cartoon characters resemble real movie stars of 50th and 60th.
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Title: Adventures of Captain Vrungel
Character: капитан «Чёрной Каракатицы» (голос)
Released: March 22, 1976
Type: TV
An old sea captain and his student decide to take part in the international regatta. At the same time an amateur thief steals a statue of Aphrodite from Louvre and boards their yacht by mistake. A long, fun adventure is ahead.
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Island
Title: Island
Released: April 23, 1973
Type: Movie
A castaway is interrogated by Interpol, conquered by an imperialist ship, loses his lone palm tree to greedy loggers, is consoled by a missionary who promptly abandons him, is thoroughly examined by scientists, and harassed by journalists.
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Only for Adults
Title: Only for Adults
Released: April 24, 1971
Type: Movie
Satirical miniatures for adults.
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Columbus Docks To The Shore
Title: Columbus Docks To The Shore
Character: (voice)
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie
Self-confident and eccentric Columbus lands on the American shore in the 20th century.
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Passion of Spies
Title: Passion of Spies
Released: January 1, 1967
Type: Movie
A parody of the spy movies of the '50s and '60s