Snow-White and Rose-Red
Snow-White and Rose-Red

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Snow-White and Rose-Red

1984
Movie
88 min
German

Snow-White and Rose-Red, two very sweet girls give shelter to a bear in distress one night. In the spring the bear wanders off again, but rips his fur on the door on the way out, which makes the girls notice a shimmer of gold shining through. Later, the girls help out a dwarf in the woods, who has got his beard caught in first a fallen tree, then his fishing gear, and the third time they rescue him from a bird of prey.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Lee PhillipsGenres: Fantasy, Family, Children's

Plot Summary

This film adaptation tells the classic fairy tale of two sisters, Snow-White and Rose-Red, who live with their mother in a small cottage. Their lives are disrupted when a cruel dwarf demands their inheritance. The sisters encounter a benevolent bear and a wicked prince who is under a spell, leading to a series of magical adventures and moral lessons.

Critical Reception

This lesser-known adaptation of the Brothers Grimm tale was primarily aimed at a younger audience and received a mixed reception. While praised for its faithful retelling and charming performances, some critics found its production values to be somewhat dated and its pacing uneven. It is generally remembered as a modest, family-friendly fairy tale film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its classic fairy tale narrative.

  • Appreciated for its gentle and family-oriented approach.

  • Noted for its simplicity and visual charm, though some found it lacking in polish.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this particular film, but it is generally viewed as a sweet and traditional fairy tale appropriate for young children who enjoy classic stories.

Fun Fact

The 1984 film 'Snow-White and Rose-Red' is one of many adaptations of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, which was first published in 1812.

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