Once Upon a Time
Der var engang
1922 · 1h 15m · Drama, Fantasy, Romance · Denmark · Rated A (DK)
A beautiful but imperious princess refuses all offers of marriage, often condemning her suitors to death. The prince of Denmark comes seeking her hand and, aided by magic objects given to him by a mysterious spirit, seeks to win her love.
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Carl Theodor Dreyer6.0Smart score
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fairy talepretending to be poor
RatingA (DK)
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