Prinsessa Ruusunen

This Finnish adaptation of the classic fairy tale follows the story of Princess Aurora, who is cursed by an evil fairy to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday. A brave prince eventually finds his way through a dense forest to awaken her with a kiss.

As an early Finnish film adaptation of Sleeping Beauty, 'Prinsessa Ruusunen' is remembered for its charming, albeit dated, portrayal of the classic fairy tale. While not a critical darling by modern standards, it was a family-friendly production for its time.

• A faithful and gentle retelling of the Sleeping Beauty story.

• Features charming visuals for its era.

• Appeals primarily to younger audiences and those with nostalgia for classic fairy tales.

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This film was one of the early attempts by Finnish cinema to adapt classic fairy tales for a wider audience, predating many other international versions.