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The Goblin Market
Two young girls find themselves alone in the forest but for a gaggle of goblins with mischevious intent. Adapted from the Christina Rossetti poem, The Goblin Market is a tale of two girls, their relationship and how it is affected by temptation and the pull of the woods. Keeping Rossetti's characters but altering their relationship slightly, Daisy Adders creates a film full of whimsy and woodland joy with a dark, mystical side to it.
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Plot Summary
In a mystical realm, two sisters encounter a hidden marketplace run by goblins, where exotic fruits are sold. When one sister succumbs to temptation and feasts on the forbidden wares, she risks losing herself to the goblin world, and the other must find a way to save her.
Critical Reception
As a short film, "The Goblin Market" received a modest but generally positive reception, particularly praised for its atmospheric visuals and evocative retelling of the classic poem. Critical commentary often focused on its artistic merit and potential as a calling card for emerging talent.
What Reviewers Say
Visually stunning adaptation of the Christina Rossetti poem.
Captures the eerie and alluring atmosphere of the goblin market.
A compelling narrative of sisterly love and temptation.
Google audience: Audience feedback often highlights the film's aesthetic beauty and the emotional resonance of the story. Viewers appreciated the faithful yet visually distinct interpretation of the source material.
Fun Fact
The film is a visual adaptation of Christina Rossetti's 1862 narrative poem of the same name, which is celebrated for its complex themes of temptation, sin, and redemption.
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