The Snow Queen
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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 25mNR 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

Elena Proklova

Gerda

Lead
Vyacheslav Tsyupa

Vyacheslav Tsyupa

Kai

Yevgeniya Melnikova

Yevgeniya Melnikova

Grandmother

Natalya Klimova

Natalya Klimova

Snow Queen

Nikolai Boyarsky

Nikolai Boyarsky

King's Counsellor

Evgeni Leonov

Evgeni Leonov

King

Irina Gubanova

Irina Gubanova

Princess

Georgiy Korolchuk

Georgiy Korolchuk

Prince

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gennadi Kazansky's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The Snow Queen is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker