The Ice Princess
Die Eisprinzessin
Synopsis
This is another variation of the Cinderella story: the bright and beautiful Ella lives in the household of a lord since her mother died. She's unhappy because the lord's daughters treat her like their servant. The country is in problems, because the prince is a dreamer and doesn't realize that his chancellor abuses his power. When the day nears the prince is forced by law to find a wife, a celebration on a frozen lake is arranged. Ella manages to skate on the lake for him too, hiding her identity. The prince falls in love with her, so he tries to find her. His chancellor attempts to hinder them, since he knows about Ella's critical thoughts.
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Katarina Witt
Ella
Christopher Barker
Prince
Hans-Peter Minetti
Ivan Desny
Hans Heinz Moser
Vernon Dobtcheff
Chancellor
Gerhard Jakubowski
Gottfried von Bismarck
Daniela Amavia
Nadia
Rosalynn Sumners
Katia
George Murcell
Toller Cranston
Norman Jeschke
Mario Andres
Ronny Belz
Child
André Bemm
Child
Caroline Gülke
Child
Janine Hennings
Child
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Huston
- Screenplay & Story
- Katarina Witt
- Original Score
- Diether Dehm
- Original Title
- Die Eisprinzessin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Patrola Film, UFA Fernsehproduktion
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Huston
Katarina Witt, Diether Dehm, John Goldsmith
Diether Dehm
Robin Vidgeon
Wolf Bauer, Volker Schlöndorff, Konstantin Thoeren
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Huston
Director
Diether Dehm
Writer
Konstantin Thoeren
Producer
Robin Vidgeon
Director of Photography
Katarina Witt
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ice Princess
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What is The Ice Princess about?
This is another variation of the Cinderella story: the bright and beautiful Ella lives in the household of a lord since her mother died. She's unhappy because the lord's daughters treat her like their servant. The country is in problems, because the prince is a dreamer and doesn't realize that his chancellor abuses his power. When the day nears the prince is forced by law to find a wife, a celebration on a frozen lake is arranged. Ella manages to skate on the lake for him too, hiding her identity. The prince falls in love with her, so he tries to find her. His chancellor attempts to hinder them, since he knows about Ella's critical thoughts.
Who directed The Ice Princess?
The Ice Princess was directed by Danny Huston.
Who stars in The Ice Princess?
The principal cast of The Ice Princess includes Katarina Witt, Christopher Barker, Hans-Peter Minetti, Ivan Desny, Hans Heinz Moser.
When was The Ice Princess released and how long is it?
The Ice Princess was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Ice Princess?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Ice Princess was composed by Diether Dehm.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Ice Princess?
The Ice Princess holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).