The Snow Queen (2000)
Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale is told here as a digital theater piece. The visual point of departure is fashioned by découpages created by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who is also the narrator. The découpages serve to establish the mood around the story of the children, Kaj and Gerda. They consist of a countless number of clippings, which are subsequently subjected to the processes of computer animation and mixed with graphics, live actors and music into an unique fairy tale universe.
Director: Jacob Jørgensen, Kristof Kuncewicz
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Family
Runtime: 35 min
Release Date: April 1, 2000
Cast
- Queen Margrethe II of Denmark - Narrator
- Ronja Mannov Olesen - Gerda
- Christian Elmelund - Kay
- Nathia Petersen - The Gypsy Girl
- Esther Knudsen - The Grandmother
- Birthe Bøgelund
Production: JJ Film
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: en
Themes
Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
based on novel or book, denmark, fairy tale, based on fairy tale
More Films by Director: Jacob Jørgensen, Kristof Kuncewicz
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Snow Queen about?
- Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale is told here as a digital theater piece. The visual point of departure is fashioned by découpages created by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who is also the narrator. The découpages serve to establish the mood around the story of the children, Kaj and Gerda. They consist of a countless number of clippings, which are subsequently subjected to the processes of computer animation and mixed with graphics, live actors and music into an unique fairy tale universe.
- Who directed The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen was directed by Jacob Jørgensen, Kristof Kuncewicz.
- Who stars in The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen stars Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, Ronja Mannov Olesen, Christian Elmelund, Nathia Petersen, Esther Knudsen, Birthe Bøgelund.
- How long is The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen has a runtime of 35m (35 minutes).
- What genre is The Snow Queen?
- The Snow Queen is a Fantasy, Drama, Family film.
- Where was The Snow Queen produced?
- The Snow Queen was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of The Snow Queen?
- The themes of The Snow Queen include: Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.