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Dornröschen
After a long wait, a king and queen have a daughter. As there are not enough golden plates, only twelve wise women can be invited to the christening. The thirteenth is so offended by this that she appears uninvited and wishes the child dead. Fortunately, the twelfth fairy has not yet made her wish and is able to alleviate the curse: Sleeping Beauty then stabs herself with a spindle on her fifteenth birthday and falls into a hundred-year sleep, from which a king's son releases her with a kiss.
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Plot Summary
This German adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Sleeping Beauty' follows the story of Princess Aurora, who is cursed by an evil fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into a deep sleep. A hundred years later, a brave prince ventures to awaken her with true love's kiss.
Critical Reception
Dornröschen is a charming and faithful rendition of the Sleeping Beauty story, appreciated for its visual style and adherence to the traditional narrative. While not a groundbreaking cinematic achievement, it served as a beloved children's film for its era, offering a gentle and magical retelling of a timeless fairy tale.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its classic fairy tale depiction.
Appreciated for its family-friendly fantasy elements.
Considered a gentle and magical adaptation.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific German adaptation is not readily available through general Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
This film is one of several German adaptations of the Sleeping Beauty tale produced throughout the 20th century, often for television or as part of broader fairy tale anthologies.
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