The Wild Swans
The Wild Swans

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The Wild Swans

1977
Movie
62 min
Japanese

A young girl must spend six years making sweatshirts out of poison ivy in order to save her six brothers which have been turned into swans by an evil sorceress.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Ken AnnakinGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

Based on Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, this animated film tells the story of Elisa, a princess cursed by her stepmother to have ugly swans for brothers. To save them, Elisa must endure years of silence and suffering, completing a shirt for each of her brothers with her own blood. She faces hardship and near-execution but ultimately succeeds in breaking the curse.

Critical Reception

The Wild Swans is a beloved animated adaptation of the classic fairy tale, appreciated for its faithful retelling and charming animation. While not a major critical darling upon release, it has garnered a fond reputation among families and animation enthusiasts for its heartwarming message and classic storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its faithful adaptation of the Andersen fairy tale.

  • Appreciated for its classic, charming animation style.

  • Seen as a gentle and heartwarming family viewing experience.

Google audience: Audience reception tends to be positive, with viewers often citing the film's faithfulness to the original story and its appeal as a gentle, classic fairy tale for children.

Fun Fact

The film was animated by Cartoone Film Studio, a studio that also produced other animated adaptations of fairy tales.

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