The Beauty and the Animal
Die Schöne und das Tier
Synopsis
East German stop-motion animation version of the famous fairy tale, notable for its Beast appearing as an elephant.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katja Georgi
- Screenplay & Story
- Katja Georgi
- Original Score
- Horst Elsner
- Original Title
- Die Schöne und das Tier
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 24m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katja Georgi
Katja Georgi
Horst Elsner
Peter Pohler
Anita Uebe
Department Leadership Roster
Katja Georgi
Writer
Katja Georgi
Director
Peter Pohler
Director of Photography
Anita Uebe
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Beauty and the Animal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Beauty and the Animal about?
East German stop-motion animation version of the famous fairy tale, notable for its Beast appearing as an elephant.
Who directed The Beauty and the Animal?
The Beauty and the Animal was directed by Katja Georgi.
Who stars in The Beauty and the Animal?
The principal cast of The Beauty and the Animal includes Klaus Piontek.
When was The Beauty and the Animal released and how long is it?
The Beauty and the Animal was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beauty and the Animal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beauty and the Animal was composed by Horst Elsner.