Die kleine Meerjungfrau
Synopsis
Undine rescues a prince from drowning, and leaves him unconscious on shore, where he can be found, but she has already fallen in love with him. Unable to enjoy life below the waves, the mermaid makes a deal with the Sea Witch to become human. The mermaid must also give her voice as payment. And her humanity is only conditional: if she can make the prince fall in love with her and marry her, she can gain a share in his soul and be truly human, but if he marries another, she will die at the next sunrise. It turns out that the witch only made her believe she would die if the prince married another as a Secret Test of Character: by refusing to kill the prince even to save her own life, she proves that she already has a soul. So she remains human, gets her voice back, and sets out to explore the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irina Popow
- Screenplay & Story
- Bettine von Borries, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Title
- Die kleine Meerjungfrau
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Kinderfilm, MDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irina Popow
Bettine von Borries, Hans Christian Andersen
Karola Mittelstädt
Ingelore König
Department Leadership Roster
Irina Popow
Director
Bettine von Borries
Writer
Ingelore König
Producer
Karola Mittelstädt
Editor
Petra Albert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Die kleine Meerjungfrau about?
Undine rescues a prince from drowning, and leaves him unconscious on shore, where he can be found, but she has already fallen in love with him. Unable to enjoy life below the waves, the mermaid makes a deal with the Sea Witch to become human. The mermaid must also give her voice as payment. And her humanity is only conditional: if she can make the prince fall in love with her and marry her, she can gain a share in his soul and be truly human, but if he marries another, she will die at the next sunrise. It turns out that the witch only made her believe she would die if the prince married another as a Secret Test of Character: by refusing to kill the prince even to save her own life, she proves that she already has a soul. So she remains human, gets her voice back, and sets out to explore the world.
Who directed Die kleine Meerjungfrau?
Die kleine Meerjungfrau was directed by Irina Popow.
Who stars in Die kleine Meerjungfrau?
The principal cast of Die kleine Meerjungfrau includes Zoe Moore, Philipp Danne, Ben Becker, Meret Becker, Christian Steyer.
When was Die kleine Meerjungfrau released and how long is it?
Die kleine Meerjungfrau was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 58m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Die kleine Meerjungfrau?
Die kleine Meerjungfrau holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).