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The Legend of Sambo
A former white officer, and now an employee of the NKVD, martial artist Viktor Spiridonov meets the disgraced Soviet intelligence agent Vasily Oshchepkov, who studied judo in Japan for a long time. They quickly find a common language, because both are obsessed with the idea of \u200b\u200bcreating a national art of self-defense. But the joint work soon turns into an irreconcilable confrontation. Intrigues, betrayal, emotions will predetermine the tragic fate of the two great creators of sambo.
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Plot Summary
This animated short film tells the story of a young boy named Sambo who encounters a group of tigers in the jungle and uses his wits to outsmart them. The narrative centers on Sambo's bravery and resourcefulness as he navigates a potentially dangerous situation.
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Fun Fact
The original 'The Story of Little Black Sambo' by Helen Bannerman, published in 1899, has been a controversial book due to its racial stereotypes, and modern adaptations often seek to distance themselves from these elements or reimagine the story.
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