Wish Upon a Pike

1938· 57 min★ 6.8· Fantasy, Family

Adapted from four different Russian folk-tales, this early Soviet fantasy film tells the story of Emelya the Fool, who, fishing one day, catches a talking pike who pleads for his life and in return grants Emelya wishes for a life spared.

Cast: Pyotr Savin, Georgi Millyar, Vladimir Lepko

Director: Aleksandr Rou