Hensel and Gretel
Hänsel und Gretel
Synopsis
Once upon a time, there was a poor woodcutter who lived in the forest with his two children, Hensel and Gretel, in bitter poverty. When their wicked stepmother insists that the children be abandoned, the father reluctantly follows her command, and the siblings soon find themselves lost in the deep, dark forest. As they wander, they come upon a wondrous little house made entirely of gingerbread and sweet confectionery! But the kindly old woman who lives there soon reveals her true nature: she is an evil witch who forces Gretel to be her maid and locks poor Hensel away to fatten him up before devouring him. But the witch didn’t count on these two clever children! A short film produced by Ullstein AV for distribution through the Foto-Quelle catalog of the period, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
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August 1, 1971
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolf Jugert
- Screenplay & Story
- Heinz Bothe-Pelzer
- Original Score
- Peter Thomas
- Original Title
- Hänsel und Gretel
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- Ullstein AV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolf Jugert
Heinz Bothe-Pelzer
Peter Thomas
Alice Ludwig-Rasch
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolf Jugert
Director
Alice Ludwig-Rasch
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hensel and Gretel
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What is Hensel and Gretel about?
Once upon a time, there was a poor woodcutter who lived in the forest with his two children, Hensel and Gretel, in bitter poverty. When their wicked stepmother insists that the children be abandoned, the father reluctantly follows her command, and the siblings soon find themselves lost in the deep, dark forest. As they wander, they come upon a wondrous little house made entirely of gingerbread and sweet confectionery! But the kindly old woman who lives there soon reveals her true nature: she is an evil witch who forces Gretel to be her maid and locks poor Hensel away to fatten him up before devouring him. But the witch didn’t count on these two clever children! A short film produced by Ullstein AV for distribution through the Foto-Quelle catalog of the period, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale.
Who directed Hensel and Gretel?
Hensel and Gretel was directed by Rudolf Jugert.
Who stars in Hensel and Gretel?
The principal cast of Hensel and Gretel includes Michael Poliza, Manuela Schmitz, Eva Fiebig, Renate Schubert, Kurt A. Jung.
When was Hensel and Gretel released and how long is it?
Hensel and Gretel was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Hensel and Gretel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hensel and Gretel was composed by Peter Thomas.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hensel and Gretel?
Hensel and Gretel holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).