The Snow Maiden (1968 film) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Snow Maiden |
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| Directed by | Pavel Kadochnikov |
| Produced by | Grigory Prusovsky |
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| Music by | Vladislav Kladnitskiy |
| Studio | Lenfilm |
| Release date(s) | 1968 |
| Running time | 90 min. |
| Country | Soviet Union |
| Language | Russian |
The Snow Maiden (Russian: Снегурочка, romanized: Snegurochka) is a fantasy film from 1968. It was made in the Soviet Union and directed by Pavel Kadochnikov. This movie brings to life a classic Russian fairy tale about a magical girl who is part human, part winter spirit.
The Story of the Snow Maiden
The film tells the enchanting story of Snegurochka, a unique girl with a very special family. She is the daughter of Ded Moroz, who is like the Russian Santa Claus, and the beautiful Spring Fairy. Because of her icy heritage, Snegurochka has a heart that has never felt human emotions like joy or love.
Snegurochka's Journey to Love
Snegurochka's life changes when she meets a kind young man named Lel. His warm spirit and caring nature begin to show her the beauty and richness of the world around her. As she spends more time with Lel, her cold heart slowly starts to melt. She learns what it means to feel happiness and, for the first time, experiences the powerful feeling of love.
Meet the Cast
Here are some of the main actors who brought the characters to life in The Snow Maiden:
- Yevgenia Filonova as Snegurochka
- Evgeny Zharikov as Lel
- Irina Gubanova as Kupava
- Boris Khimichev as Misghir
- Pavel Kadochnikov as Tsar Berendey
- Natalya Klimova as Vesna
- Valeri Malyshev as Brusilo
- Sergey Filippov as Bermyata
- Boris Shcherbakov as young man
- Andrey Apsolon as Bakula
