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The Snow Queen
“Behind the beauty and romance of a fairy tale, a large world of genuine passions and human feelings arises.”
6.4 / 10• 1967• 1h 25m•NR• Russian
FamilyFantasyAdventureDrama
Storyline
The film tells a story about the extraordinary journey of the modest little girl Gerda. She is looking for her friend Kai, who was kidnapped and taken to her kingdom by the powerful evil Snow Queen. In search of her beloved friend, Gerda ends up in the castle to the cunning, insidious and at the same time funny king, meets forest robbers. On the way, the girl will have many obstacles before the decisive battle with the Snow Queen. But Gerda’s faithful heart will overcome all adversity...
Cast & Crew
Elena Proklova
Gerda
Lead
Vyacheslav Tsyupa
Kai
Yevgeniya Melnikova
Grandmother
Natalya Klimova
Snow Queen
Nikolai Boyarsky
King's Counsellor
Evgeni Leonov
King
Irina Gubanova
Princess
Georgi Korolchuk
Prince
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gennadi Kazansky's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Snow Queen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
