The Snow Queen (1967): Cast & Plot
The Snow Queen is a 1967 family drama directed by Gennadi Kazansky, starring Natalya Klimova as Snow Queen, Elena Proklova and Vyacheslav Tsyupa. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Gennadi Kazansky
- Original language
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Russian - Studio
- Lenfilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Snow Queen About?
The premise of The Snow Queen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Against the fairy‑tale façade of beauty and romance, a vivid world of real passions emerges. Modest Gerda embarks on an extraordinary quest to rescue her friend Kai, taken by the malevolent Snow Queen. Her journey brings her to a cunning king’s castle, forest robbers and many trials before a final showdown, where her steadfast heart prevails.
The Snow Queen Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- russia
- foreign language adaptation
The Snow Queen Cast & Characters
Natalya Klimova leads the cast as Snow Queen, with Elena Proklova as Gerda and Vyacheslav Tsyupa as Kai. Directed by Gennadi Kazansky; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gennadi Kazansky
- Natalya Klimova as Snow Queen
- Elena Proklova as Gerda
- Vyacheslav Tsyupa as Kai
- Valeri Nikitenko as Storyteller
Also Starring in The Snow Queen
· 13 more- Yevgeniya Melnikova Grandmother
- Georgiy Korolchuk Prince
- Irina Gubanova Princess
- Evgeni Leonov King
- Era Ziganshina Little Robber Girl
- Anatoli Stolbov Robber
- Vera Titova Inkwell
- Nikolai Boyarsky King's Counsellor
- Olga Viklandt Old Robber
- Mikhail Vasilyev Robber
- Andrei Kostrichkin Hobgoblin
- Aleksandr Afanasev Robber
- German Lupekin Robber
The Snow Queen Plot Summary
What happens in The Snow Queen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The tale opens with a storyteller Valeri Nikitenko recounting the legend of the Snow Queen, a winter-wrapped fable about friendship, resilience, and a bond that can thaw even the coldest heart. In a small, sunlit home, two children stand at its center: Gerda Elena Proklova and her adopted brother Kay Vyacheslav Tsyupa, who live under the care of their warmhearted grandmother Yevgeniya Melnikova. Their world is bright with family rituals and stories, a sanctuary that will soon face a chilling test when a sly Counselor arrives, seeking to seize the storyteller’s rare blooming roses for profit and leaving a dark mark on the village.
Full summary
The whole story of The Snow Queen, scene by scene
The Snow Queen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Snow Queen.
The Snow Queen Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Królowa sniegu” and “A jégkirálynő”.
- Also known as
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- Królowa sniegu
- A jégkirálynő
- La reine des neiges
- Снігова королева
- Qar kraliçası
- Sněhová královna
- La reina de las nieves
- A Rainha da Neve
- Снежная каралева
- La regina delle nevi
- Crăiasa zăpezii
- Die Schneekönigin
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- Hókirálynő
- Królowa śniegu
- 雪之女王
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The Snow Queen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Snow Queen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Snow Queen released?
The Snow Queen was released on November 6, 1967.
Who directed The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen was directed by Gennadi Kazansky.
More films by Gennadi Kazansky Who is in the cast of The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen stars Natalya Klimova as Snow Queen, Elena Proklova as Gerda and Vyacheslav Tsyupa as Kai, among 17 credited actors.
Does The Snow Queen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Snow Queen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Snow Queen in?
The original language of The Snow Queen is Russian.
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