One of the first directorial work of Aleksandr Petrov.
The animated film was made in the "painting on glass" technique.
1989 - International Film Festival of Animation Films in Varna - Prize for the best debut (Aleksandr Petrov).
1990 - Grand Prix and Prize of the Asahi newspaper at the 3rd International Film Festival in Hiroshima (Japan).
1990 - Oscar nomination in Los Angeles, USA.