The Snow Queen
Снежная королева
“Miracle, magical, musical entertainment for all ages of the heart!!!”
Synopsis
When the Snow Queen, a lonely and powerful fairy, kidnaps the human boy Kai, his best friend Gerda must overcome many obstacles on her journey to rescue him.
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Treasures of Soviet Animation Vol2 trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-08-22
Top Cast
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Vladimir Gribkov
Ole Lukoje (voice)
Yanina Zheymo
Gerda (voice)
Anna Komolova
Kay (voice)
Mariya Babanova
Snow Queen (voice)
Galina Kozhakina
Little Robber (voice)
Sergei Martinson
Karraks (voice)
Aleksey Konsovskiy
Deer (voice)
Irina Murzayeva
Old Fairy (voice)
Vera Popova
Grandmother (voice)
Elena Ponsova
Crow (voice)
Vera Bendina
Prince (voice)
Tatyana Linnik
Princess (voice)
Yudif Glizer
Old Robber / Laplander (voice)
Mariya Sinelnikova
Finn (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 20, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lev Atamanov
- Screenplay & Story
- Georgiy Grebner, Lev Atamanov, Nikolay Erdman
- Original Score
- Artemi (Harutyun) Ayvazyan
- Original Title
- Снежная королева
- Country of Origin
- Soviet Union
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- Soyuzmultfilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lev Atamanov
Georgiy Grebner, Lev Atamanov, Nikolay Erdman, Hans Christian Andersen, Nikolay Zabolotsky, Mikhail Svetlov
Artemi (Harutyun) Ayvazyan
Mikhail Druyan
Lidiya Kyaksht
Fyodor Ivanov
Department Leadership Roster
Lev Atamanov
Director
Lidiya Kyaksht
Editor
Artemi (Harutyun) Ayvazyan
Original Music Composer
Mikhail Druyan
Director of Photography
Georgiy Grebner
Screenplay
Lev Atamanov
Screenplay
Nikolay Erdman
Screenplay
Alexander Vinokurov
Production Design
Leonid Shvartsman
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Snow Queen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Snow Queen about?
When the Snow Queen, a lonely and powerful fairy, kidnaps the human boy Kai, his best friend Gerda must overcome many obstacles on her journey to rescue him.
Who directed The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen was directed by Lev Atamanov.
Who stars in The Snow Queen?
The principal cast of The Snow Queen includes Vladimir Gribkov, Yanina Zheymo, Anna Komolova, Mariya Babanova, Galina Kozhakina.
When was The Snow Queen released and how long is it?
The Snow Queen was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for The Snow Queen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Snow Queen was composed by Artemi (Harutyun) Ayvazyan.
Is The Snow Queen based on a book or true story?
The Snow Queen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Christian Andersen".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).