Topic: Fairy Tales

Direction Andrew Adamson · Vicky Jenson

Synopsis Shrek (2001) follows the journey of a grumpy, green ogre who finds his peaceful swamp overrun by an array of fairytale creatures, courtesy of the cunning Lord Farquaad. Accompanied by a chatty donkey, Shrek embarks on a mission to convince...

Direction Isao Takahata

Synopsis The Tale of Princess Kaguya (2013) unfolds the enchanting story of an elderly bamboo cutter who discovers a miniature princess inside a glowing stalk. This tiny princess, named Kaguya, rapidly grows into a beautiful young woman. As she matures, five...

Direction Tomm Moore

Synopsis Song of the Sea (2014) follows the adventure of the final Seal Child as she embarks on a voyage back to her homeland. After the vanishing of their mother, siblings Ben and Saoirse are relocated to their grandmother's residence in...

Direction Jean Cocteau

Cast Jean Marais · Josette Day · Marcel André · Mila Parély

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1946) tells the tale of a struggling merchant residing in the countryside with his son Ludovic and his three daughters. The eldest two, Felicie and Adelaide, are portrayed as cruel, self-centered, and arrogant individuals who mistreat...

Direction Yuriy Norshteyn

Synopsis Tale of Tales (1979) presents a cinematic experience that mirrors the fragmented nature of human memory, much like Tarkovsky's "Mirror." Instead of following a linear narrative, the film weaves together a series of interconnected sequences, each evoking associations that trigger...

Direction John Musker · Ron Clements

Synopsis Aladdin (1992) unfolds in the enchanting city of Agrabah, where a young princess, Jasmine (Linda Larkin), is given a mere three days by her father, the Sultan (Douglas Seale), to find a suitable husband. Seeking freedom from her royal duties,...

Direction Victor Fleming

Cast Judy Garland · Frank Morgan · Ray Bolger · Bert Lahr

Synopsis The Wizard of Oz (1939) follows the journey of Dorothy, a young girl living on a farm in Kansas, whose life takes an extraordinary turn when a powerful cyclone sweeps her, her house, and her loyal dog, Toto, into the...

Direction Gary Trousdale · Kirk Wise

Synopsis Beauty and the Beast (1991) follows the journey of Belle, a clever and charming young woman who finds herself captive in a grand castle, held by a monstrous beast. Despite her perilous circumstances, Belle forms bonds with the castle's enchanted...

Direction Jirí Barta

Synopsis The Pied Piper of Hamelin (Krysar) (1985) presents a grim and eerie interpretation of the classic tale. The narrative unfolds in a medieval town plagued by a rat infestation, where the desperate citizens hire a mysterious piper to rid them...

Direction Guillermo del Toro

Cast Ivana Baquero · Sergi López · Maribel Verdú · Doug Jones

Synopsis Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is set in 1944, during a time of supposed peace, where a young girl named Ofelia, just 13 years old, relocates to a remote village with her expectant mother, Carmen. Carmen is married to Vidal, a ruthless...

Direction Jim Henson

Cast Jennifer Connelly · David Bowie · David Goelz · Toby Froud

Synopsis Labyrinth (1986) follows the journey of a 15-year-old girl named Sarah who inadvertently summons the Goblin King, Jareth, and wishes her baby half-brother, Toby, into his realm. Jareth agrees to return Toby only if Sarah can navigate his intricate and...

Direction Jan Švankmajer

Cast Veronika Zilková · Jan Hartl · Jaroslava Kretschmerová · Pavel Nový

Synopsis Otesánek (Little Otik) (2000) follows the story of Karel Horak and his wife Bozhena, a couple struggling with infertility. One day, Karel unearths a peculiar tree root in their garden, which Bozhena insists on nurturing as if it were a...

Direction Ben Hibon

Cast Emma Watson

Synopsis Harry Potter: The Tale of the Three Brothers (S) (2010) is a captivating animated short film that delves into a beloved fairy tale frequently shared among magical children. This enchanting story is attributed to Beedle the Bard and is featured...

Direction Jan Švankmajer

Cast Kristýna Kohoutová · Camilla Power

Synopsis Alice (1988) presents a uniquely peculiar adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." This film stands out by blending a single live-action performer as Alice with an array of stop-motion animated characters. These creatures vary widely in...

Direction Ivan Aksenchuk

Direction Clyde Geronimi · Hamilton Luske · Wilfred Jackson · Jack Kinney

Synopsis Peter Pan (1953) brings a timeless enchantment to the world of classic animated Disney films, capturing the essence of childlike wonder. This 1953 adaptation of James M. Barrie's beloved tale is vividly brought to life, staying true to the original...

Direction Kerrigan Mahan · Tom Wyner

Synopsis Grimm Masterpiece Theatre (TV Series) (1987) is a Japanese animated anthology series produced by Nippon Animation. This show features adaptations of various folk and fairy tales, extending beyond the traditional Grimm's Fairy Tales. The series is divided into two seasons....

Direction Paul Grimault

Synopsis The King and the Mockingbird (Le Roi et l'oiseau) (1979) is a captivating animated film that revolves around the whimsical tale of King Charles V and his peculiar fascination with the number eight. The narrative unfolds with a unique twist,...

Direction Clyde Geronimi · Hamilton Luske · Wilfred Jackson

Synopsis Alice in Wonderland (1951) commences on a sunny afternoon as a curious young girl named Alice spots a hurried White Rabbit and impulsively follows him. The rabbit dashes into a nearby rabbit hole, and Alice, driven by her inquisitive nature,...

Direction Raphaëlle Bourgon · Anchi Huang · Vega Lazaro · Son Tra Le

Synopsis The Story of Three Sisters (2024) follows the journey of Mae, a youthful deity who feels trapped within the perfect, albeit rigid, world crafted by her elder sister. Mae's daily routine revolves around preserving an everlasting spring, a task that...