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).
Key facts
Original language
Czech
First release
March 2, 1979
Production companies
Barrandov Studios
Based on
La Belle et la Bête
Awards
Sitges Film Festival Best Director award
Filming locations
Trojanův mlýn, Černý Štolpich, Mnichovo Hradiště Castle, Havlíčkovy sady
Trailer
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