Sand Movies

  • 2012
    Russian Fairy Tale

    Russian Fairy Tale

    Russian Fairy Tale

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    In November 2012, Kseniya Simonova presented this new epic story, one of her most aesthetic and beautiful sand ballads, inspired by her Russian roots.

    Russian Fairy Tale
  • 2010
    Northern Fantasy

    Northern Fantasy

    Northern Fantasy

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    A gift for all Nothern folks. A sand tale by Kseniya Simonova based on the Norvegian Epos.

    Northern Fantasy
  • 2011
    September 11th

    September 11th

    September 11th

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    This sand film is devoted to the memory of the tragedy of 11th September which was a great shock for the famous sand artist from Ukraine Kseniya...

    September 11th
  • 2009
    Planet of Childhood

    Planet of Childhood

    Planet of Childhood

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    On December 25, 2009, Simonova performed this sand story in Valletta, Malta, during the televised charity marathon L'Istrina, at the invitation of...

    Planet of Childhood
  • 1979
    Luna Tune

    Luna Tune

    Luna Tune

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    A short 1979 sand animation celebrating women's spirituality with 80-year-old lesbian poet Elsa Gidlow reading her work "What If."

    Luna Tune
  • 2012
    Return to Yourself

    Return to Yourself

    Return to Yourself

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    On 13th December, which is known as the Google Day, Kseniya Simonova presented a brand new work of hers which was shown live during the on-line...

    Return to Yourself
  • 2013
    Chinese Tale

    Chinese Tale

    Chinese Tale

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    Epic China is a composite image, a reflection of Simonova's impressions, based on the Chinese epic, as well as numerous sketches and drawings the...

    Chinese Tale
  • 2010
    My Heart

    My Heart

    My Heart

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    A sand animation piece dedicated to children born with congenital heart disease in Ukraine's Donetsk region. Created in connection with a pediatric...

    My Heart
  • 2026
    The Sand

    The Sand

    The Sand

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    Fifth part of the cycle “Thou Art BENEDICTUS”. Reflections on the sand - taken literally and metaphorically.

    The Sand
  • 2009
    Don't Be Too Late!

    Don't Be Too Late!

    Don't Be Too Late!

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    After the enormous success of You Are Always Nearby, Simonova presented her next piece, titled Don't Be Too Late!, at the final of Ukraine's Got...

    Don't Be Too Late!
  • 2010
    Haiti

    Haiti

    Haiti

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    A poignant sand animation inspired by the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti. Through shifting images drawn in sand, the film depicts the disaster,...

    Haiti
  • 2010
    I Remember

    I Remember

    I Remember

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    A sequel to You Are Always Nearby, this poignant sand animation continues the story of a family separated by the Second World War. Through...

    I Remember