Twelve Months
A young queen requests a bouquet of snowdrop flowers for New Year's Day in exchange for a reward. One greedy woman sends her stepdaughter, whom she does not like, to look for the flowers in a cold forest, knowing the task will be impossible for her. The girl almost freezes to death in the forest, but she is rescued by the spirits of the Twelve Months, who create spring around her. The girl is able to deliver the bouquet to the queen, but others want a share of the reward.
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Plot Summary
A cruel stepmother and her lazy daughter send their kind stepdaughter, Anya, into the frozen woods on Christmas Eve to find violets, a task intended to be impossible. Anya encounters the spirits of the twelve months, who help her in her quest. In return for their aid, she must perform tasks for them, eventually learning valuable lessons about kindness and perseverance.
Critical Reception
Twelve Months is a beloved animated fairy tale that has charmed audiences for decades with its heartwarming story and beautiful animation. While not a major box office success, it has garnered a reputation as a classic children's film, praised for its gentle portrayal of kindness and the changing seasons.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its beautiful animation and timeless fairy tale quality.
- Appreciated for its gentle message of kindness and perseverance.
- Seen as a classic children's film with a heartwarming narrative.
Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many recalling it fondly from childhood and appreciating its educational value regarding the seasons and moral lessons.
Fun Fact
The film is based on a popular Czech fairy tale by Božena Němcová, though it was produced in Hungary.
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