The Magic Bells

A good tale about the inhabitants of a magical city who were shamelessly robbed by the villain Miraclus. He stole their smiles - sly, playful, tender, affectionate - and melted them into golden bells! The Miracle dungeon was filled with a quiet, clear ringing sound, fresh and transparent, like a forest spring. He enjoyed this music, but the people in the city looked at each other with sad eyes and thought that joy had left them forever. But one day a cheerful company came to this city - a kind wizard, a girl Katya, a boy Vasya and a cartoon cat that came to life - and helped the residents return their smiles.

Directed by Aleksey Solovyov, The Magic Bells leans on a strong ensemble — Galina Ivanova, Irina Pototskaya, Gennadiy Bortnikov — 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 1987.