The Golden Horse (2014)
An ancient Latvian folk tale is the basis for this colorful animated feature in the tradition of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. A vengeful sorceress casts a kingdom’s princess into a deep sleep at the top of an icy mountain, where she awaits release from the spell that will destroy the land. Of all the men vying for the honor, the shy outcast son of a family of thugs is the most unlikely. Director Kalnaellis brings a playful sense of humor to the characterizations and adds zippy contemporary elements including a chorus of wisecracking crows. (Gene Siskel Film Center)
Director: Reinis Kalnaellis
Genre: Animation, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: August 27, 2014
Cast
- Edgars Kaufelds - (voice)
- Zane Dombrovska - (voice)
- Laima Vaikule - (voice)
- Edgars Lipors - (voice)
- Jānis Kirmuška - (voice)
- Igors Jakovlevs - (voice)
- Inese Ramute - (voice)
- Gunars Placens - (voice)
- Andris Berzins - (voice)
- Jānis Jarāns - (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Anselme Pau
Editing: Reinis Kalnaellis, Liam McEvoy
Production: Copenhagen Bombay, Paul Thiltges Distributions, Rija Films
Country: Denmark, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia
Original Language: lv
More Films by Director: Reinis Kalnaellis
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Golden Horse about?
- An ancient Latvian folk tale is the basis for this colorful animated feature in the tradition of Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. A vengeful sorceress casts a kingdom’s princess into a deep sleep at the top of an icy mountain, where she awaits release from the spell that will destroy the land. Of all the men vying for the honor, the shy outcast son of a family of thugs is the most unlikely. Director Kalnaellis brings a playful sense of humor to the characterizations and adds zippy contemporary elements including a chorus of wisecracking crows. (Gene Siskel Film Center)
- Who directed The Golden Horse?
- The Golden Horse was directed by Reinis Kalnaellis.
- Who stars in The Golden Horse?
- The Golden Horse stars Edgars Kaufelds, Zane Dombrovska, Laima Vaikule, Edgars Lipors, Jānis Kirmuška, Igors Jakovlevs.
- How long is The Golden Horse?
- The Golden Horse has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is The Golden Horse?
- The Golden Horse is a Animation, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Golden Horse produced?
- The Golden Horse was produced in Denmark, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia.