The Snow Queen (2000): Cast & Plot
The Snow Queen is a 2000 short family drama directed by Jacob Jørgensen and Kristof Kuncewicz, starring Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as Narrator, Ronja Mannov Olesen and Esther Knudsen. It runs 35 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 35 min
- Directors
- Jacob Jørgensen and Kristof Kuncewicz
- Original language
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Danish - Studio
- JJ Film
- 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.
Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale is presented as a digital theatre piece, built around découpages designed by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, who also narrates. The intricate cut‑out collages set the mood for the story of children Kaj and Gerda. These layers are animated, combined with graphics, live performers and music to create a distinctive, immersive fairy‑tale universe.
The Snow Queen Cast & Characters
Queen Margrethe II of Denmark leads the cast as Narrator, with Ronja Mannov Olesen as Gerda and Esther Knudsen as The Grandmother. Directed by Jacob Jørgensen and Kristof Kuncewicz; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Jacob Jørgensen
- Co-director Kristof Kuncewicz
- Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as Narrator
- Ronja Mannov Olesen as Gerda
- Esther Knudsen as The Grandmother
- Christian Elmelund as Kay
Also Starring in The Snow Queen
· 2 more- Nathia Petersen The Gypsy Girl
- Birthe Bøgelund
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
A year after Gerda Ronja Mannov Olesen defeated the Snow Queen, Orm the anteater-like troll wakes up the rest of his kin and now lives with his grandmother Esther Knudsen Rosa and Gerda’s pet white ferret Luta, working in the troll village as a miner. He swears an oath at Lake Gao never to tell another lie, and from that moment his reflection comes to life and begins to twist him toward misdeeds, including lying.
Full summary
The whole story of The Snow Queen, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Snow Queen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who defeated the Snow Queen a year before the events of this story?
The Snow Queen Also Known As
Also known as “Królowa Śniegu”.
- Also known as
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- Królowa Śniegu
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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 35 minutes.
When was The Snow Queen released?
The Snow Queen was released on April 1, 2000.
Who directed The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen was directed by Jacob Jørgensen and Kristof Kuncewicz.
Who is in the cast of The Snow Queen?
The Snow Queen stars Queen Margrethe II of Denmark as Narrator, Ronja Mannov Olesen as Gerda and Esther Knudsen as The Grandmother, among 6 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 Danish.
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