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Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea
4.8 / 10• 1995• 16m•NR• Russian
AnimationRomanceDrama
Storyline
The Cyclops Polyphemus falls in love with the beautiful nymph Galatea, but she rejects him in favor of Acis, a shepherd. Furious, Polifemo goes in search of Acis to take revenge. Animated short film that explores the love and the sexuality from Greek myth of Galatea and Acis.
Cast & Crew
Armen Dzhigarkhanyan
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Lead
Tamara Syomina
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Tatyana Kanaeva
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Vadim Kurkov
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Nikita Dzhigurda
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Tatyana Chernopyatova
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What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Anatoliy Petrov's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Polyphemus, Acis and Galatea is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
