
Where once there was, there was once a kingdom, and there lived a good king whose wife died and left behind two princesses. And there lived a wicked foster mother who thought that when the queen died, she would take her place. But after a while the king brought a new wife, good and noble, who loved his two children very much. And when the twins were born together, happiness and joy reigned in the kingdom. But this the wicked foster-mother could not bear to see, so she schemed against the queen wherever she could…
Directed by Lucia Šebová, Macoška leans on a strong ensemble — Milan Bahul, Hana Gajdošová, Marta Sládečková — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1994.
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Since a bitter winter storm stole the life of Gerda's mother, she and her father have sadly continued to run the remote hotel they call home. Lonely and isolated, Gerda's only joy is Kai, the handsome bellboy. A mysterious guest with an icy stare arrives at the hotel one night, wrapped in fur and diamonds. By daybreak, the "Snow Queen" has vanished with Kai! Gerda embarks on a journey of morphing seasons, fantastical creatures, and long-frozen mysteries in a desperate quest to find her stolen love.
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