12 Months. A New Fairy Tale
12 Months. A New Fairy Tale

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12 Months. A New Fairy Tale

2015
Movie
84 min
Russian

Girl of our time gets into a dreamlike world. The middle of winter, she shall bring out of the woods bouquet of snowdrops to come New Year, which decided to cancel the evil royal advisor. And only then did she return to her parents.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Artyom AntonyukGenres: Fantasy, Family

Plot Summary

In a magical realm, a young orphan girl is sent on a quest by her cruel stepmother and stepsister to find a rare flower that blooms only in the snow. Her journey leads her to encounter the twelve months of the year, each embodying a different season and personality.

Critical Reception

While intended as a family-friendly fairy tale, '12 Months. A New Fairy Tale' received a mixed reception. Critics often pointed to its visual appeal and the classic fairy tale structure, but many found the storytelling to be predictable and the character development lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its wintry visuals and magical atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a weak plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Seen as a faithful but uninspired adaptation of the classic story.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed sentiment, with some appreciating the fairy tale elements and visuals, while others found it too simplistic for a modern audience.

Fun Fact

The film is a Russian adaptation of the Slavic fairy tale of the same name, which has been retold in various forms over the years.

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