Three wishes for Cinderella

Fairytale film based on the fairytale of the same name by Božena Nemcová and Grimm's Cinderella

In the popular German-Czech film adaptation of the Grimm fairy tale, Cinderella works for her wicked stepmother and her no less unbearable daughter Dora, who together have cheated her out of her father's estate. On a walk in the woods, Cinderella meets the young prince who, much to his displeasure, is soon to be married. The prince initially ignores Cinderella, but with the help of three magical hazelnuts, the girl is able to win his heart in various disguises... (filmportal.de)

The film was shot around Moritzburg Castle near Dresden, on the sets of the Babelsberg film studios and the Barrandov film studios in Prague, as well as at various locations in Czechoslovakia, such as Svihov Castle and the Bohemian Forest.

Winner of the "Golden Kingfisher" (Czech Republic).

"Best fairy tale film of the 20th century" in the Czech Republic.

"The Czechoslovakian version of the well-known fairy tale: Cinderella doesn't put up with everything here, but takes up the fight against injust...

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