Bluebeard (1936)

Bluebeard (1936) poster

Perrault's fairy tale presented in claymation with choral voices. Bluebeard goes courting, all six of his wives having died. He arrives at the house of a widow with two daughters. He's greatly feared, but he overcomes objections with a generous dowry. One sister (Anne) refuses him; the other accepts. At his castle, the damsel delights in precious minutes away from Bluebeard in the rose garden. The Saracens declare war; Bluebeard goes off to fight them, leaving the keys to the castle in the damsel's hands. He warns her not to enter the forbidden room. As war rages, she discovers riches in the castle and then enters the forbidden room. Will Bluebeard discover her act? Can she escape death?

Director: Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand
Genre: Animation, Music
Runtime: 13 min
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Screenplay

Music: Maurice Jaubert
Editing: René Bertrand
Production: Les Documents Cinématographiques
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bluebeard about?
Perrault's fairy tale presented in claymation with choral voices. Bluebeard goes courting, all six of his wives having died. He arrives at the house of a widow with two daughters. He's greatly feared, but he overcomes objections with a generous dowry. One sister (Anne) refuses him; the other accepts. At his castle, the damsel delights in precious minutes away from Bluebeard in the rose garden. The Saracens declare war; Bluebeard goes off to fight them, leaving the keys to the castle in the damsel's hands. He warns her not to enter the forbidden room. As war rages, she discovers riches in the castle and then enters the forbidden room. Will Bluebeard discover her act? Can she escape death?
Who directed Bluebeard?
Bluebeard was directed by Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand.
How long is Bluebeard?
Bluebeard has a runtime of 13m (13 minutes).
What genre is Bluebeard?
Bluebeard is a Animation, Music film.
Where was Bluebeard produced?
Bluebeard was produced in France.