Schneewittchen

classified 18 (CTBA)
Film

Thu 17 April 18:00

Director
Stanley Schtinter
Cast
Julie Christie, Stephen Dillane, Toby Jones
Details
70 mins, 2024, UK
Primary language
English

Sound supersedes sight in Stanley Schtinter’s austere anti-fairy tale presented exclusively on 35mm print, starring Julie Christie and Toby Jones.

This reworking of the Grimm fable is a remake of João César Monteiro’s Branca de Neve (2000), made largely of an audio performance of Robert Walser’s titular play set to a black screen, occasionally relieved by shots of passing clouds. The film sees a resurrected Snow White reconcile with the Evil Queen, denying any foul play and even seeking forgiveness for provoking her jealousy.

A parable for our post-truth times, Schtinter’s film reflects on the tale as it travels across languages, mediums, geographies and eras.

Followed by a Q&A with director Stanley Schtinter.


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