Blancanieves(2012) -
“Blancanieves knows that its audience isn't stupid and that they are more than willing to sit still for an hour and 45 minutes if the story is good enough.” Michael J. Cinema · 13 years ago
This version is far from the Disney adaptation, offering a sophisticated, adult fairy tale that blends Grimm fairy tales with Spanish culture and dark, gothic elements.
“A Spanish homage to silent film, a remake of Snow White, filmed in black and white in 2012, and probably one of the best films you have never seen.” Facebook · Star and Shadow Cinema · 3 months ago Blancanieves(2012)
Murder, flamenco, and a girl fighting for her destiny. Discover the dark fairy tale that won 10 Goya Awards. Option 3: "They never told you the story like this before." If you'd like, I can provide: A list of awards the film won Information on the soundtrack/score Comparisons to other 2012 adaptations Let me know what you need! 'Blancanieves' review by Rod Sedgwick • Letterboxd
Set in southern Spain, the film follows Carmencita, the daughter of a legendary paralyzed bullfighter, who suffers under the tyranny of her stepmother, Encarna. After a murder attempt, she is rescued by a troupe of dwarf bullfighters, only to discover her own destiny in the bullring. “Blancanieves knows that its audience isn't stupid and
“It's a film that plays like a lost Tod Browning film, rediscovered and restored by Pedro Almodovar.” Krell Laboratories · 12 years ago
Here is a collection of texts and descriptions for the film: Plot Summary Discover the dark fairy tale that won 10 Goya Awards
The film is a pure silent picture, utilizing modern cinematography to echo the language of 1920s cinema.
