Bluebeard
Barbe-Bleue
Synopsis
Perrault's fairy tale presented in claymation with choral voices. Bluebeard goes courting, all six of his wives having died. He arrives at the house of a widow with two daughters. He's greatly feared, but he overcomes objections with a generous dowry. One sister (Anne) refuses him; the other accepts. At his castle, the damsel delights in precious minutes away from Bluebeard in the rose garden. The Saracens declare war; Bluebeard goes off to fight them, leaving the keys to the castle in the damsel's hands. He warns her not to enter the forbidden room. As war rages, she discovers riches in the castle and then enters the forbidden room. Will Bluebeard discover her act? Can she escape death?
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Perrault
- Original Score
- Maurice Jaubert
- Original Title
- Barbe-Bleue
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 13m
- Production Studios
- Les Documents Cinématographiques
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand
Charles Perrault
Maurice Jaubert
René Bertrand
Jean Painlevé
Department Leadership Roster
Jean Painlevé
Director
René Bertrand
Editor
Maurice Jaubert
Original Music Composer
René Bertrand
Production Design
Charles Perrault
Writer
René Bertrand
Director
Jean Painlevé
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bluebeard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bluebeard about?
Perrault's fairy tale presented in claymation with choral voices. Bluebeard goes courting, all six of his wives having died. He arrives at the house of a widow with two daughters. He's greatly feared, but he overcomes objections with a generous dowry. One sister (Anne) refuses him; the other accepts. At his castle, the damsel delights in precious minutes away from Bluebeard in the rose garden. The Saracens declare war; Bluebeard goes off to fight them, leaving the keys to the castle in the damsel's hands. He warns her not to enter the forbidden room. As war rages, she discovers riches in the castle and then enters the forbidden room. Will Bluebeard discover her act? Can she escape death?
Who directed Bluebeard?
Bluebeard was directed by Jean Painlevé, René Bertrand.
Who stars in Bluebeard?
The principal cast of Bluebeard includes Not specified.
When was Bluebeard released and how long is it?
Bluebeard was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Bluebeard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bluebeard was composed by Maurice Jaubert.