The Shivering King
A didergő király
Synopsis
The poem-fable’s title character carved from wood, the eternally frozen, icy-hearted king, is afflicted by minus-degree cold, so he burns up all the wood of his country in the fireplace, until one day an innocent young girl raises her voice against the heartless actions of the king. This is the puppet film version of the poem-fairy tale by Ferenc Móra in which the young Ottó Foky debuted as the designer of puppet figures.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Imre
- Original Title
- A didergő király
- Country of Origin
- Hungary
- Release Date
- 01/01/1957
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian
- Runtime
- 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Imre
Department Leadership Roster
István Imre
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shivering King
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What is The Shivering King about?
The poem-fable’s title character carved from wood, the eternally frozen, icy-hearted king, is afflicted by minus-degree cold, so he burns up all the wood of his country in the fireplace, until one day an innocent young girl raises her voice against the heartless actions of the king. This is the puppet film version of the poem-fairy tale by Ferenc Móra in which the young Ottó Foky debuted as the designer of puppet figures.
Who directed The Shivering King?
The Shivering King was directed by István Imre.
Who stars in The Shivering King?
The principal cast of The Shivering King includes Not specified.
When was The Shivering King released and how long is it?
The Shivering King was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 17m.