Little Red Riding Hood
Rotkäppchen
Synopsis
Little Red Riding-Hood lives together with her parents in a house on the edge of the forest. Her friends are a bunny, a squirrel and a bear. The little girl is always prepared to help, friendly, innocent and even unsuspecting, for she does not hold anyone capable of doing anything bad. Little Red Riding-Hood often visits her grandmother who lives in the depths of the forest. But her way there is a dangerous one: the wolf and its lackey, the fox, terrorize everyone with their evil deeds. One day, Little Red Riding-Hood is caught in their net.
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Type: Clip • Published 2026-06-26
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Götz Friedrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Rodenberg
- Original Score
- Gerhard Wohlgemuth
- Original Title
- Rotkäppchen
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Götz Friedrich
Hans Rodenberg, Wilhelm Grimm, Jacob Grimm
Gerhard Wohlgemuth
Helmut Bergmann
Christel Röhl
Department Leadership Roster
Götz Friedrich
Director
Hans Rodenberg
Screenplay
Helmut Bergmann
Director of Photography
Christel Röhl
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Red Riding Hood
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What is Little Red Riding Hood about?
Little Red Riding-Hood lives together with her parents in a house on the edge of the forest. Her friends are a bunny, a squirrel and a bear. The little girl is always prepared to help, friendly, innocent and even unsuspecting, for she does not hold anyone capable of doing anything bad. Little Red Riding-Hood often visits her grandmother who lives in the depths of the forest. But her way there is a dangerous one: the wolf and its lackey, the fox, terrorize everyone with their evil deeds. One day, Little Red Riding-Hood is caught in their net.
Who directed Little Red Riding Hood?
Little Red Riding Hood was directed by Götz Friedrich.
Who stars in Little Red Riding Hood?
The principal cast of Little Red Riding Hood includes Blanche Kommerell, Werner Dissel, Harald Engelmann, Helga Raumer, Horst Kube.
When was Little Red Riding Hood released and how long is it?
Little Red Riding Hood was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Red Riding Hood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Red Riding Hood was composed by Gerhard Wohlgemuth.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Little Red Riding Hood?
Little Red Riding Hood holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).