The Enchanted Grove (1980)

A little girl and her dog in a enchanted journey

The Enchanted Grove (1980) poster

Lizuca is only six years old, not much older than her pet dachshund Patrocle, when her mother dies and she is left to live with her grandparents on their farm. Before long, Lizuca's father comes to take her away to live with him and his new bride, a vile woman who considers children the bane of all existence. Lizuca and the dachshund escape the wicked stepmother and spend the night in a hollow tree, a tree that changes into an enchanted land where Lizuca (like Alice through the Looking Glass) discovers a world of characters in the form of bees, frogs, the four seasons, Snow White, her dwarves, and other fairy tale creatures. This magic place is threatened by the evil stepmother's plan to sell the grove that protects the secret land to developers -- a decision that puts the woman on trial before this perfidy can be realized.

Director: Gheorghe Naghi
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Cornelia Tăutu
Production: Centrul de Producție Cinematografică București
Country: Romania
Language: Română
Original Language: ro

Themes

Fairytales Reimagined, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe

Keywords

based on novel or book, fairy tale, forest, grandparents, rural area, little girl, orphan, romanian, journey, children's story, children's adventure

Trailer

The Enchanted Grove Trailer
More Films by Director: Gheorghe Naghi
More Films in Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Enchanted Grove about?
Lizuca is only six years old, not much older than her pet dachshund Patrocle, when her mother dies and she is left to live with her grandparents on their farm. Before long, Lizuca's father comes to take her away to live with him and his new bride, a vile woman who considers children the bane of all existence. Lizuca and the dachshund escape the wicked stepmother and spend the night in a hollow tree, a tree that changes into an enchanted land where Lizuca (like Alice through the Looking Glass) discovers a world of characters in the form of bees, frogs, the four seasons, Snow White, her dwarves, and other fairy tale creatures. This magic place is threatened by the evil stepmother's plan to sell the grove that protects the secret land to developers -- a decision that puts the woman on trial before this perfidy can be realized.
Who directed The Enchanted Grove?
The Enchanted Grove was directed by Gheorghe Naghi.
Who stars in The Enchanted Grove?
The Enchanted Grove stars Diana Muscă, Ernest Maftei, Elena Drăgoi, Florina Cercel, Matei Alexandru, Draga Olteanu Matei.
How long is The Enchanted Grove?
The Enchanted Grove has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The Enchanted Grove?
The Enchanted Grove is a Adventure, Family, Fantasy film.
Where was The Enchanted Grove produced?
The Enchanted Grove was produced in Romania.
What are the themes of The Enchanted Grove?
The themes of The Enchanted Grove include: Fairytales Reimagined, Legendary Quests and Hero's Journey, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Enchanted Forest and Hidden Magic, Hidden Portal: Journey Behind the Wardrobe.