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Dwarf Nose
12-year-old Jakob helps out at his mother's vegetable stand and also carries customers' purchased goods home. One day, an old woman with a long nose comes to the stand and claims that the herbs are bad and were better 50 years ago. Jakob is upset that she holds all the herbs to her nose and crushes them: "Take it away from your long nose!" he shouts and hits her hand. "Don't you like it, my beautiful long nose?" the woman scoffs, "You should have one too, even longer than mine." Finally, she buys some cabbages, which she wants Jakob to carry home for her. Jakob resists but is persuaded by his mother. Other market women whisper whether the old woman is not the evil fairy Kräuterweis.
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Plot Summary
Based on the fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm, this film tells the story of a beautiful young woman who is cruelly mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters. They force her to do all the household chores and treat her like a servant. When she encounters a mysterious dwarf with a long nose, her life takes an unexpected turn, leading her towards a potential happy ending.
Critical Reception
As a classic German fairy tale adaptation, 'Dwarf Nose' (Zwerg Nase) is generally viewed as a charming and faithful rendition of the Brothers Grimm story, particularly appreciated by younger audiences for its straightforward narrative and fantasy elements. While not a critical darling in its time, it holds a nostalgic place in German cinema.
What Reviewers Say
A faithful and visually appealing adaptation of a classic fairy tale.
Praised for its gentle storytelling suitable for children.
Holds a nostalgic charm for those familiar with early German children's films.
Google audience: Audience reception data is limited for this older German film, but it is generally remembered fondly as a wholesome fairy tale for children.
Fun Fact
The film is one of several adaptations of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale 'Dwarf Nose' (originally 'Rumpelstilzchen' in some interpretations, though this film is closer to 'Der Zwerg Nase').
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