The Enchanted Boy

An animated adaptation of the classic story of Nils Holgerson, a naughty boy who is transformed to a very little dwarf and goes through many adventures, flying with a band of wild geese.

Directed by Vladimir Polkovnikov, Aleksandra Snezhko-Blotskaya, The Enchanted Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Valentina Sperantova, Erast Garin, Georgiy Vitsin — 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 1955.