Indocile Sparrow

There once was a little sparrow, a little dopey and helpless. He wants to become an adult and independent, so he seeks advice from different birds and animals. But can someone teach him wits better than his own life experience and the example of other sparrows? After all, all those to whom he refers, have another way of life.

Directed by Nina Vasylenko, Indocile Sparrow leans on a strong ensemble — Liudmyla Ihnatenko, Nikolay Panasev, Volodymyr Korshun — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about animation titles of 1970.