Beauty and the Beast
1979
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Synopsis
Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. She goes to an enchanted castle in the woods and meets Netvor, a bird-like monster. As Netvor begins to fall in love with Julie, he must suppress his beastly urge to kill her.
Beauty and the Beast (1979) is a 1h 31min fantasy feature film by Juraj Herz. Julie, the youngest daughter of a bankrupt merchant, sacrifices her life in order to save her father. Selected for Fantasia International Film Festival (2023).
Facts
Based on
La Belle et la BĂȘte
Awards
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
Filming location
TrojanĆŻv mlĂœn, ÄernĂœ Ć tolpich, Mnichovo HradiĆĄtÄ Castle, HavlĂÄkovy sady
Production
Barrandov Studios
Original language
Czech
Trailer
Stills
Festival History
- Melbourne International Film Festival 2025 generic
- Fantasia International Film Festival 2023
- Sitges - Catalonian International Film Festival 1979 generic
