The Singing Ringing Tree
Das singende, klingende Bäumchen
“The magical tale that haunted the dreams of a generation...”
Synopsis
A brave prince must seek the fabled singing, ringing tree in order to win the heart of a beautiful princess.
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Type: Clip • Published 2026-08-03
Top Cast
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Christel Bodenstein
Die hochmütige Prinzessin
Eckart Dux
Der schöne Prinz / Bär
Charles Hans Vogt
Der greise König
Richard Krüger
Der böse Zwerg
Dorothea Thiesing
Amme
Günther Polensen
Schloßhauptmann
Maria Besendahl
Kräuterweib
Fredy Barten
Minister
Paul Knopf
Wächter
Paul Pfingst
Bauer
Friedrich Teitge
Gärtner
Egon Vogel
Hauptmann
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francesco Stefani
- Screenplay & Story
- Francesco Stefani, Anne Geelhaar
- Original Score
- Heinz-Friedel Heddenhausen
- Original Title
- Das singende, klingende Bäumchen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francesco Stefani
Francesco Stefani, Anne Geelhaar, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm
Heinz-Friedel Heddenhausen
Walter Roßkopf, Karl Plintzner
Christa Wernicke
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Roßkopf
Director of Photography
Heinz-Friedel Heddenhausen
Original Music Composer
Francesco Stefani
Screenplay
Anne Geelhaar
Screenplay
Francesco Stefani
Director
Christa Wernicke
Editor
Erich Zander
Production Design
Hans Kieselbach
Costume Design
Karl Plintzner
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Singing Ringing Tree
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What is The Singing Ringing Tree about?
A brave prince must seek the fabled singing, ringing tree in order to win the heart of a beautiful princess.
Who directed The Singing Ringing Tree?
The Singing Ringing Tree was directed by Francesco Stefani.
Who stars in The Singing Ringing Tree?
The principal cast of The Singing Ringing Tree includes Christel Bodenstein, Eckart Dux, Charles Hans Vogt, Richard Krüger, Dorothea Thiesing.
When was The Singing Ringing Tree released and how long is it?
The Singing Ringing Tree was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Singing Ringing Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Singing Ringing Tree was composed by Heinz-Friedel Heddenhausen.
Is The Singing Ringing Tree based on a book or true story?
The Singing Ringing Tree is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jacob Grimm", Novel: "Wilhelm Grimm".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Singing Ringing Tree?
The Singing Ringing Tree holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).