Mine is children’s cinema — fairy tales, possibly comedies, musicals, even some fantasy. My father, Viktor Turov, People’s Artiste of the USSR, made profoundly heartfelt war films, because he was a ...

Folklore is the foundation of storytelling as we understand it, a foundational pillar of humanity itself whose importance cannot be overstated. As for fairy tales, they're an essential part of ...

Jiminna Shillingford is an avid reader and a passionate storyteller. She is obsessed with all things TV, from anime and romantic fantasy to action-packed series. With that deep affection, Jiminna ...

It’s a tried-and-true formula, but in the right storyteller’s hands, it can be not just the basis of wondrous adventures, but a way to dig into deeper themes like grief and sibling relationships.