Mavka: The Forest Song

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Mavka: The Forest Song

2023

1h 39m

Kids & Family

Fantasy

Adventure

Comedy

Animation

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13 Reviews

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A forest spirit finds herself striving to choose between love and her duty.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

It’s formulaic stuff, but the use of folk music... adds a distinctive character and degree of charm.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 30, 2023

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

The animation is rudimentary, and the political allegory screamingly obvious. But there’s silly, infectious charm here, credible characters, and a welcome and novel smattering of Ukrainian folk music.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 28, 2023

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

The character animation and movement are thoughtful and well done. Most importantly, the music is lovely...

Rated: 3/5

Jul 24, 2023

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Dave Golder

Radio Times

The film proves joyously funny and hugely engaging, populated by charming characters and adorably quirky creatures - kids will want a kittyfrog of their own after watching it.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 29, 2024

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Laia Cabuli

EscribiendoCine

A Ukrainian folklore story with a very good environmental message about the constant struggle between humans and the environment, Mavka: The Forest Song is a moderately entertaining film. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Feb 8, 2024

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Jennifer Borget

Common Sense Media

Though predictable, the film is beautifully animated.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 30, 2023

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Audience Member

Absolutely fascinating storytelling. The folk music is mesmerizing. The child next to me was delighted. Even my spirit was in awe. 🎋❤️

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/29/25

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Gagana U

Rating 100/10 , I watched this movie 4 times 🥺. Mavka Is so beautiful character and Movie Has Unfolding story😫 , Highly recomended masterpiece 😭😭. We really want Mavka 2 🥰😭😩 , Ukranian folklores are Beautiful. If i had a chance to be luka 😔 Mavka and Lukas love is so beautiful ♥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/28/25

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Teodors B

Excellent kids movie. Grown ups will love it too. Timeless story of duty and love, done right 👍

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/23/24

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faber0109 g

Es una Película "Inspirada" en otras historias ya contadas no tiene nada de original

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/14/24

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yaseen a

The is sooo good for the kids and the Animation is good too I hope there's Part 2 of the movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/01/24

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Cristian s

A nivel animación esta lejos de los grandes estudios, tal vez la historia sea un toque cliché e infantil pero así y todo cumple. Entretenida y colorida, para ser una película de Ucrania a nivel producción cumple bastante bien mientras refleja de manera interesante mitos y culturas de aquella region. Vale la pena.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Oleh Malamuzh

Director

Oleksandra Ruban

Director

Sarah Natochenny

Kylina

Marc Thompson

Lesh

Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld

Nina

Laurie Hymes

Mavka

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Synopsis

A forest spirit finds herself striving to choose between love and her duty.

Director: Oleh Malamuzh, Oleksandra Ruban
Distributor: SHOUT! STUDIOS
Production Co: Notorious Pictures, Just Bridge Entertainment
Genre: Kids & Family, Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 15, 2023
Runtime: 1h 39m

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