Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
Synopsis
Animated short film based on the Andersen tale. A king envies his son for the carefree way he spends his days and wants to find him a wife. She must not only be beautiful, but also particularly sensitive, which she must prove with the pea test in bed. The first, a hard-working peasant girl, is sent home immediately, the second leaves of her own accord because she finds the prince too boring, the third passes the test and marries the prince. Now he becomes king, and the old man retires to feed swans from now on.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Katja Georgi
- Screenplay & Story
- Katja Georgi, Renate Holland-Moritz, Erhard Mai, Hans Christian Andersen
- Original Score
- Horst Elsner
- Original Title
- Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
- Country of Origin
- East Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- DEFA-Studio für Trickfilme
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Katja Georgi
Katja Georgi, Renate Holland-Moritz, Erhard Mai, Hans Christian Andersen
Horst Elsner
Manfred Schreyer, Gustl Perrin
Wera Cleve
Department Leadership Roster
Katja Georgi
Director
Katja Georgi
Writer
Renate Holland-Moritz
Writer
Erhard Mai
Writer
Wera Cleve
Editor
Manfred Schreyer
Director of Photography
Gustl Perrin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse
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What is Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse about?
Animated short film based on the Andersen tale. A king envies his son for the carefree way he spends his days and wants to find him a wife. She must not only be beautiful, but also particularly sensitive, which she must prove with the pea test in bed. The first, a hard-working peasant girl, is sent home immediately, the second leaves of her own accord because she finds the prince too boring, the third passes the test and marries the prince. Now he becomes king, and the old man retires to feed swans from now on.
Who directed Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse?
Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse was directed by Katja Georgi.
Who stars in Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse?
The principal cast of Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse includes Thea Elster, Helmut Straßburger, William Gade, Klaus Piontek.
When was Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse released and how long is it?
Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Die Prinzessin auf der Erbse was composed by Horst Elsner.