The Golden Horse

Mar 1 2015 N/A 1h 15m
Animation, Family, Fantasy

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)

Plot

Furious Black Mother imprisons Princess Sun into an ice coffin placed on the highest hill. Darkness, tears and despair covers grieving Kingdom. While evil is taking over the Kingdom, the King decides to make an announcement: the bravest man who saves the Princess will be able to marry her. Many young men are trying their luck to save her. But there is only one open-hearted man who is capable to withstand the forces of evil.

Written by

Janis Rainis, Cecile Somers, Cecile Somers

Directed by

Reinis Kalnaellis

Cast

Edgars Kaufelds, Zane Dombrovska, Laima Vaikule

Crew

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Production Countries

Denmark, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia

Production Companies

Copenhagen Bombay, Paul Thiltges Distributions, Rija Films

Awards

2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
86
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA