#aschenbrödel

[periodcostumefantasylover]

Cinderellas ballgown from Three Wishes for Cinderella

[bodie-r-hart]

Three Wishes for Cinderella

Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

Wallpaper by Bodie

[koenji]

Main theme of Tri orísky pro Popelku / Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel (1973; Three Wishes For Cinderella), dir. Václav Vorlícek.

Undoubtedly the most famous of the Czechoslovakian / East German fairy tale film cooperations, it is often hailed as a European fairy tale classic and a feminist iteration of the age old story of Cinderella. Though most of the cast were Czech, the film also became a cult classic in the GDR and later reunified Germany.

Libuše Šafránková (1953-2021) plays the part of the abused orphaned stepdaughter who goes on to marry the prince after setting him a riddle.

Karel Svoboda (1938-2007) was a beloved Czech composer who created the famous soundtrack for this film as well as other children's classics.

[fairytale-poll]

ROUND 1B, MATCH 16 OUT OF 16!

*Though I am referring to her as Popelka, her original name in Czech, she is also often referred to as Aschenbrödel, her German name. Additionally, Three Wishes for Cinderella is the English title (with an alternate localized title being Three Gifts for Cinderella). The original Czech title, Tři oříšky pro Popelku, and the German title Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel both are translated as Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella. All names and titles have been tagged. Any local Czech or German speakers feel free to correct me for any mistakes! :)

Propaganda Under the Cut:

Danielle:

This is, imo, the single best retelling of Cinderella out there. She has a great character, her relationship with the prince grows organically rather than happening in a single night, and the scene with the bandits is top tier

The story is told as a historical romance instead of anything supernatural happening. Drew Barrymore is a cute Cinderella, Anjelica Houston is an incredible stepmother, and she's also really nasty to one of the stepsisters too, who ends up taking Danielle (Cinderella)'s side. Also Leonardo da Vinci is hanging around painting a portrait of Danielle at one point.

The Drew Barrymore Cinderella is fantastic. It’s got real history mixed with beautiful whimsy! I absolutely love the butterfly wings and how she spoke up for her step mother and sister at the end (and that they were still punished). I feel like I need to go watch it now.

she’s funny and smart and she’s resourceful (also her outfits are historically accurate!)

Popelka:

She has so much personality. She's funny, smart, kind, has a lot of spunk, and she really does things instead of just waiting for miracles to occur. Also, she's a great rider and has a deadly aim with bow and arrow.

She finds three hazelnuts that grant her wishes by giving the clothes to do what she wants. Beautiful dresses. The prince puts a ring on her finger while she’s in her huntsman’s outfit.

I don't know how it's faring in modern day Czechia, but here in Germany, Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel is still THE (non-Disney) Cinderella adaptation and a yearly rewatch for many, despite literally turning fifty this year. It's just so fairytale and also just... good? And she hangs out in the woods and shoots with a crossbow and saves deer and gives the prince riddles and then the music aaa the music!! I guess this isn't just a submission of this version of the character but this version of the story. For those who don't know: This adaptation is based on a Czech author's retelling of the Grimm version of the story, the film was a co-production of Czechoslovakia and East Germany and it slaps so hard it gets played at least 10 times (usually more) on public german television in and around December every single year. This is not an exaggeration, you can look it up, they even make a special, official info graphic with all the air dates every year that people can (and do!) share on social media. In Germany, the main event of Christmas is the 24th, Christmas eve, and on that day they play it at least 4 times (often more) at different times of the day on different public channels (ALL of which any German with a hooked up tv has access to) so anyone who wants to watch it gets a chance to. And Aschenbrödel herself in the movie STILL holds up as a (within reasonable expectations) feminist character, she's skilled, she's smart, she's witty, she and the prince actually talk and they like each other for their personalities, like... yes, there's a couple of flaws with the movie that time has pointed out, but mostly small, background things or things you simply cannot expect a movie from 1973 to get right. It's SO well made and just plain charming, it has truly stood the test of time and I would be devastated if it weren't included. It's also my mum's favourite movie (she's from East Germany and was born in 1969 so she's had regular access to it basically all her conscious life) so we would actually usually watch it multiple times each year and even record it (first on VHS, later again on DVD) so we could rewatch it any time and yet, I literally never got tired of it. It's just good & magical & I love it. Even my brother, who usually didn't care for fairytale movies at all and would much rather play video games in his room, would come down and sit with us to watch this one, THAT'S how good and magical this movie is.

And if all that hasn't convinced you yet but you speak German, here it is on YouTube, go watch it:

[Link]

(I won't provide a Czech link since I can't vouch for any of them as I don't speak czech)

Anyway, dear tournament runner: Have a pic of Aschenbrödel, in my favourite of her magically provided outfits, for the poll:

[Link]

She is the Cinderella of like eastern central Europe and the Story is a little different (she's no. 1 girlboss, beats the prince in a shooting contest and instead of a fairy she has 3 magic hazelnuts/ a magic owl)

[hoardingpuffin]

I just noticed -

Well not just but you know - it is December and thus Aschenbrödel season.

You know what that means?

Resuming work on Three Wishes on Caspian!

[in the time I am not writing on my thesis but you know what I mean]

[ichbinmeineeigenepuppe]

Haselnüsse !

[zweizweinulleins]

does true love exist?

[prdzx]

[murderous-coffeebean]

Aschenbrödel | Popelka

It’s that time of the year again and I finally took the time to draw my favourite magical outfit from the movie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel / Tři oříšky pro Popelku © Barrandov & DEFA / art © Murderous-Coffeebean (tumblr & dA)

[lets-hang-out-in-the-vortex]

The costume designs of Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998) slap so fucking hard but do they trump the costumes of Aschenbrödel (1973)?

Like I want the hazelnut tights so much, the whole fit is so cute! Maybe I will make some pants like that as my next sewing project :)

And that cloak has had me glued to the screen since I'm ten my guy urgh

But also the whole renaissance setting of ever after with the whole glitter makeup and the shoes from Leonardo da Vinci lmao

[karin-in-action]

Comfort Characters Tag Game

Thank you for tagging me @krejong

Aschenbrödel (Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel)

Sometimes I feel like the most German person ever for having such an obsession with this movie. It is one of the only movies I can repeatedly watch without getting bored.

2. Leonie Winkler (Tatort Dresden)

Why Leo? Why not Karin? You might ask. I have no idea.

3. Pia Heinrich (Tatort Saarbrücken)

Yeah, I know I'm basic for naming Tatort twice, but Pia is just such a Spätzchen. I just want to give her a hug and put her in bed. She's the biggest mood ever.

I'm tagging @scissoring-saxa @lucy-in-space and anyone else who wants to

[ms-cornucopia]

Tři oříšky pro Popelku | Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel | Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973)

[fabelhafteweltvonfelix]

3 Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel (Tři oříšky pro Popelku) - die Ausstellung zum Film von 1973 auf Schloss Moritzburg bei Dresden. Inzwischen wird sie in jedem Winter gezeigt. Wer den Film mag/liebt, muss sie mal gesehen haben.

[fairytale-poll]

LOSER'S BRACKET, ROUND 1B! MATCH 6 OUT OF 8!

*Though I am referring to her as Popelka, her original name in Czech, she is also often referred to as Aschenbrödel, her German name. Additionally, Three Wishes for Cinderella is the English title (with an alternate localized title being Three Gifts for Cinderella). The original Czech title, Tři oříšky pro Popelku, and the German title Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel both are translated as Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella. All names and titles have been tagged. Any local Czech or German speakers feel free to correct me for any mistakes! :)

Loser's Bracket Propaganda Under the Cut:

Ella Brown:

She decides that maybe being a princess and getting married to the prince isn’t the best for her and leaves. Good for her.

Popelka:

Was eliminated way too early in the main tournament due to being pinned against a really popular character. She deserves to win the loser's bracket at least!

[ichbinmeineeigenepuppe]

Das würde dir gut stehen !

[tenkoman]

For Germans (or those setting their VPN to Germany) - here's the legal link to the full movie.

It’s that time of year again where everyone and their mother watches it