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| {{short description|2025 horror |
{{short description|2025 comedy horror film}} | ||
| {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}} | ||
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| {{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | name = The Ugly Stepsister | | name = The Ugly Stepsister | ||
| | native_name = {{Infobox name module|no|'''Den stygge stesøsteren'''}} | | native_name = {{Infobox name module|no|'''Den stygge stesøsteren'''}} | ||
| | director = Emilie Blichfeldt | | director = Emilie Blichfeldt | ||
| | producer = |
| producer = {{plainlist| | ||
| * ] | |||
| * Axel Helgeland | |||
| * Christian Torpe | |||
| * Jesper Morthorst }} | |||
| | screenplay = Emilie Blichfeldt | | screenplay = Emilie Blichfeldt | ||
| | starring = {{plainlist| | | starring = {{plainlist| | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * Ane Dahl Torp |
* ] | ||
| * Flo Fagerli | * Flo Fagerli | ||
| * Isac Calmroth | * Isac Calmroth | ||
| * Malte Gårdinger }} | * ] }} | ||
| | cinematography = Marcel Zyskind | | cinematography = Marcel Zyskind | ||
| | editing = Olivia Neergaard-Holm | | editing = Olivia Neergaard-Holm | ||
| | studio = |
| studio = {{Plainlist| | ||
| * Mer Film | |||
| ⚫ | | distributor = | ||
| * Lava Films | |||
| ⚫ | | released = {{Film date|2025|1|23|]|df=yes}} | ||
| * Motor (DK) | |||
| * ] | |||
| }} | |||
| ⚫ | | distributor = Scanbox Entertainment | ||
| ⚫ | | released = {{Film date|2025|1|23|]|2025|3|7|Norway|df=yes}} | ||
| | runtime = 105 minutes | | runtime = 105 minutes | ||
| | country = {{Plainlist| | | country = {{Plainlist| | ||
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| '''''The Ugly Stepsister''''' ({{Langx|no|'''Den stygge stesøsteren'''}}) is an upcoming |
'''''The Ugly Stepsister''''' ({{Langx|no|'''Den stygge stesøsteren'''}}) is an upcoming ] film co-written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. The film, starring ], ], ], and Flo Fagerli, making use of the ] of the fairy tale ], retells a twisted story of Elvira who competes against her beautiful stepsister in a bloody battle for beauty. It is scheduled to premiere at the ] on 23 January 2025, where it opens the Midnight Section.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/12/sundance-film-festival-lineup-2025-movies-1236200107/|title=Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings|last1=Patten |first1=Dominic |last2=D'Alessandro |first2=Anthony |date= 11 December 2024 |access-date=24 December 2024 |website=Deadline |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="sd:us">{{Cite web|url=https://festival.sundance.org/program/film/67532dd9707ccd17c608a2b4 |title= The Ugly Stepsister |date=12 December 2024|access-date=25 December 2024 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| An International co-production from Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the ] in February 2025, after its premiere at Sundance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cineuropa.org/en/newsdetail/471529 |title= The Berlinale announces the first Berlinale Special, Panorama and Generation titles |first= Vassilis |last= Economou |date=17 December 2024|access-date=25 December 2024 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref> The film will be released in Norwegian theaters on 7 March 2025 by Scanbox Entertainment.<ref name="rel:nfi"/> | |||
| ==Synopsis== | |||
| In a fantastical world, Elvira' attempts to outshine her stunning stepsister, willing to do whatever it takes to attract the prince's attention. | |||
| The film is a darkly twisted reimagining of Cinderella, adhering closely to the grimmest versions of the tale. It centers on Elvira's relentless quest for beauty at any cost. Instead of fairy tale silkworms, this story features tapeworms. It includes decomposing bodies, satirical body horror, and a 19th-century surgical transformation. This macabre yet humorous film critiques the beauty industry, which promotes body image as a pathway to desirability, success, and social status. Despite her insecurity, we sympathize with Elvira as she becomes entangled in her greedy mother's extreme beautification scheme, driven by a desire for acceptance and a happily-ever-after. (Sundance) | |||
| ==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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| * ] as Elvira | * ] as Elvira | ||
| * ] as Agnes | * ] as Agnes | ||
| *Ane Dahl Torp as Rebekka | * ] as Rebekka, the stepmother | ||
| *Flo Fagerli as Alma | * Flo Fagerli as little sister Alma | ||
| *Isac Calmroth as Prince Julian | * Isac Calmroth as Prince Julian | ||
| *Malte Gårdinger as Isak | * ] as Isak | ||
| *Ralph Carlsson as Otto | * Ralph Carlsson as Otto | ||
| *Isac Aspberg as The Feinschmecker | * Isac Aspberg as The Feinschmecker | ||
| *Albin Weidenbladh as The Omnivorous | * Albin Weidenbladh as The Omnivorous | ||
| *Oksana Czerkasyna as Cook | * Oksana Czerkasyna as Cook | ||
| *Katarzyna Herman as Madame Vanja | * ] as Madame Vanja | ||
| * ] as Dr. Esthétique<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.moviezine.se/nyheter/adam-lundgren-i-norsk-skrackkomedi-inspirerad-av-askungen |title= Adam Lundgren i norsk skräckkomedi - inspirerad av Askungen|trans-title= Adam Lundgren in Norwegian horror comedy - inspired by Cinderella |author=Lisa Strand|access-date=25 December 2024 |website= Movie Zine |language=sv}}</ref> | |||
| *Adam Lundgren as Dr. Esthétique | |||
| *Willy Ramnek Petri as Frederik von Bluckfish | * Willy Ramnek Petri as Frederik von Bluckfish | ||
| * Cecilia Forss as Sophie von Kronenberg | * Cecilia Forss as Sophie von Kronenberg | ||
| ==Production== | |||
| The film is produced by Maria Ekerhovd of Mer Film, in co-production with Lizette Jonjic, ] Sweden, Mariusz Włodarski, Lava Films and Theis Nørgaard, Motor Productions , with the support from the ], the Polish Production Incentive and the ], the ], the ], ], DR, Nordisk Film & Tv Fond, Vestnorsk Filmsenter. It is distributed by Scanbox, whereas international sales rights are with Memento International.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://filmivast.se/portfolio-items/the-ugly-stepsister/ |title= Projektbeskrivning|trans-title= Project description |date=12 September 2024|access-date=25 December 2024 |website= Film Väst |language=sv}}</ref><ref name="ten:crew">{{Cite web|url=https://www.crew-united.com/en/The-Ugly-Stepsister__329851.html |title= The Ugly Stepsister, Feature Film: 2024-2025 – Comedy, Horror, Denmark, Norway, Poland |website= Crew United |date= 5 December 2024|access-date=25 December 2024|language=en}}</ref> The crew of the film constituted of costume designer Manon Rasmussen, cinematographer Marcel Zyskind, editor Border Olivia Neergaard-Holm, VFX supervisor Peter Hjort and VFX make up Thomas Foldberg.<ref name="ott:variety"/> | |||
| Describing the film the writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt In an interview said, “This beauty horror twist on Cinderella is inspired by the ] version and by my own struggles with body image,” who further noted that her “goal is to provoke both empathy and discomfort and inspire my audience to reflect upon their perceptions of, and relationship to, beauty.”<ref name="ott:variety"/> | |||
| ==Release== | |||
| ''The Ugly Stepsister'', after its International premiere at the ] on 23 January 2025 in Midnight Section,<ref name="sd:us"/> will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the ] to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2024/12/berlin-film-festival-michel-gondry-ira-sachs-competition-panorama-vasilis-kekatos-1236205467/ |title=Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars|first=Zac |last= Ntim |date=17 December 2024|access-date=17 December 2024 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="biff:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/berlin-film-festival-berlinale-special-1236251382/ |title= Berlin Film Festival Unveils Panorama Lineup With New Movies by Denis Côté and Ira Sachs; Berlinale Special Titles Include 'Islands,' 'Honey Bunch' and 'Köln 75' |author= Elsa Keslassy |work= ]|date= 17 December 2024 |access-date= 17 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ], an American over-the-top subscription video on demand service acquired the rights for North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand in December 2024.<ref name="ott:variety">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2024/film/global/shudder-sundance-the-ugly-stepsister-north-america-1236245787/ |title= Shudder Buys ‘The Ugly Stepsister’ Ahead of Sundance Premiere as Midnight Section Opener (EXCLUSIVE) |author= Elsa Keslassy |work= ]|date= 11 December 2024 |access-date= 25 December 2024 |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| The film will be released in Norwegian cinemas on 7 March 2025 by Scanbox.<ref name="rel:nfi">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nfi.no/en/news/den-stygge-stesoesteren-er-invitert-til-berlin |title= The Ugly Stepsister is Invited to Berlin |date=17 December 2024|access-date=25 December 2024 |website= ] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==Accolades== | |||
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| | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | |||
| | Emilie Blichfeldt | |||
| | {{Pending}} | |||
| | align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref name="pan:sd">{{cite web |url=https://www.screendaily.com/news/berlinale-first-wave-includes-denis-cote-ira-sachs-titles/5200208.article |title=Berlin film festival first wave includes Denis Cote, Ira Sachs titles |first= Michael |last= Rosser |date= 17 December 2024 |access-date=25 December 2024 |website=] |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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| ==References== | ==References== | ||
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| * at Berlinale | * at Berlinale | ||
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Latest revision as of 17:18, 18 January 2025
2025 comedy horror film
| The Ugly Stepsister | |
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| Norwegian | Den stygge stesøsteren |
| Directed by | Emilie Blichfeldt |
| Screenplay by | Emilie Blichfeldt |
| Produced by |
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| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Marcel Zyskind |
| Edited by | Olivia Neergaard-Holm |
| Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Scanbox Entertainment |
| Release dates |
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| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Countries |
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| Language | Norwegian |
The Ugly Stepsister (Norwegian: Den stygge stesøsteren) is an upcoming comedy horror film co-written and directed by Emilie Blichfeldt in her directorial debut. The film, starring Lea Myren, Thea Sofie Loch Næss, Ane Dahl Torp, and Flo Fagerli, making use of the motif of the fairy tale Cinderella, retells a twisted story of Elvira who competes against her beautiful stepsister in a bloody battle for beauty. It is scheduled to premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2025, where it opens the Midnight Section.
An International co-production from Norway, Poland, Sweden, and Denmark it will be showcased as part of the Panorama at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2025, after its premiere at Sundance. The film will be released in Norwegian theaters on 7 March 2025 by Scanbox Entertainment.
Synopsis
In a fantastical world, Elvira' attempts to outshine her stunning stepsister, willing to do whatever it takes to attract the prince's attention.
The film is a darkly twisted reimagining of Cinderella, adhering closely to the grimmest versions of the tale. It centers on Elvira's relentless quest for beauty at any cost. Instead of fairy tale silkworms, this story features tapeworms. It includes decomposing bodies, satirical body horror, and a 19th-century surgical transformation. This macabre yet humorous film critiques the beauty industry, which promotes body image as a pathway to desirability, success, and social status. Despite her insecurity, we sympathize with Elvira as she becomes entangled in her greedy mother's extreme beautification scheme, driven by a desire for acceptance and a happily-ever-after. (Sundance)
Cast
- Lea Myren as Elvira
- Thea Sofie Loch Næss as Agnes
- Ane Dahl Torp as Rebekka, the stepmother
- Flo Fagerli as little sister Alma
- Isac Calmroth as Prince Julian
- Malte Gårdinger as Isak
- Ralph Carlsson as Otto
- Isac Aspberg as The Feinschmecker
- Albin Weidenbladh as The Omnivorous
- Oksana Czerkasyna as Cook
- Katarzyna Herman as Madame Vanja
- Adam Lundgren as Dr. Esthétique
- Willy Ramnek Petri as Frederik von Bluckfish
- Cecilia Forss as Sophie von Kronenberg
Production
The film is produced by Maria Ekerhovd of Mer Film, in co-production with Lizette Jonjic, Zentropa Sweden, Mariusz Włodarski, Lava Films and Theis Nørgaard, Motor Productions , with the support from the Norwegian Film Institute, the Polish Production Incentive and the Polish Film Institute, the Swedish Film Institute, the Danish Film Institute, Eurimages, DR, Nordisk Film & Tv Fond, Vestnorsk Filmsenter. It is distributed by Scanbox, whereas international sales rights are with Memento International. The crew of the film constituted of costume designer Manon Rasmussen, cinematographer Marcel Zyskind, editor Border Olivia Neergaard-Holm, VFX supervisor Peter Hjort and VFX make up Thomas Foldberg.
Describing the film the writer and director Emilie Blichfeldt In an interview said, “This beauty horror twist on Cinderella is inspired by the Brothers Grimm version and by my own struggles with body image,” who further noted that her “goal is to provoke both empathy and discomfort and inspire my audience to reflect upon their perceptions of, and relationship to, beauty.”
Release
The Ugly Stepsister, after its International premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on 23 January 2025 in Midnight Section, will have its European premiere in the Panorama section of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival to be held from 13 February to 23 February 2025.
Shudder, an American over-the-top subscription video on demand service acquired the rights for North America, United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand in December 2024.
The film will be released in Norwegian cinemas on 7 March 2025 by Scanbox.
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berlin International Film Festival | 23 February 2025 | Panorama Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Emilie Blichfeldt | Pending |
References
- Patten, Dominic; D'Alessandro, Anthony (11 December 2024). "Sundance 2025: JLo, Sly Stone, Putin, Ayo Edebiri, André Holland, & Ex-NZ PM Jacinda Ardern Films Among Park City Festival Offerings". Deadline. Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ^ "The Ugly Stepsister". Sundance Film Festival. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- Economou, Vassilis (17 December 2024). "The Berlinale announces the first Berlinale Special, Panorama and Generation titles". Cineuropa. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "The Ugly Stepsister is Invited to Berlin". Norwegian Film Institute. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- Lisa Strand. "Adam Lundgren i norsk skräckkomedi - inspirerad av Askungen" [Adam Lundgren in Norwegian horror comedy - inspired by Cinderella]. Movie Zine (in Swedish). Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "Projektbeskrivning" [Project description]. Film Väst (in Swedish). 12 September 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- "The Ugly Stepsister, Feature Film: 2024-2025 – Comedy, Horror, Denmark, Norway, Poland". Crew United. 5 December 2024. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ Elsa Keslassy (11 December 2024). "Shudder Buys 'The Ugly Stepsister' Ahead of Sundance Premiere as Midnight Section Opener (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- Ntim, Zac (17 December 2024). "Berlin Film Festival: Michel Gondry & Ira Sachs Among Names Set For Competition Sidebars". Deadline. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- Elsa Keslassy (17 December 2024). "Berlin Film Festival Unveils Panorama Lineup With New Movies by Denis Côté and Ira Sachs; Berlinale Special Titles Include 'Islands,' 'Honey Bunch' and 'Köln 75'". Variety. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- Rosser, Michael (17 December 2024). "Berlin film festival first wave includes Denis Cote, Ira Sachs titles". ScreenDaily. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
External links
- The Ugly Stepsister at IMDb
- The Ugly Stepsister at Filmweb
- The Ugly Stepsister at Berlinale