I Zhuravl(1974) — Tsaplya

" The Heron and the Crane " (1974) is a melancholic Soviet animated short directed by Yuri Norstein, adapted from a Russian folk tale, which explores a cyclical, tragicomic story of pride and unrequited love between two marsh birds. The film is celebrated for its unique cut-out animation technique, featuring layered glass to create deep, atmospheric, and rainy scenes. You can watch this animated film on YouTube . The Short Films of Yuri Norstein – Animated Views