Vovka in the Kingdom of Far Far Away

Vovka in the Kingdom of Far Far Away (1965) is a Soviet animated short by Boris Stepantsev you can watch online on iFILM. Schoolboy Vovka borrows a DIY book from the library and finds himself transported straight into the world of Russian fairy tales.

Inside the magical kingdom he meets a hardworking Tsar, a Golden Fish, and two very wise Vasilisas — none of whom have any intention of granting wishes without effort in return. Short, funny, and quietly pointed about laziness, the film features voices by Rina Zelyonaya and Klara Rumyanova. Stream Vovka in the Kingdom of Far Far Away online on iFILM.