Brüderchen und Schwesterchen
Little Brother and Sister's new mother is not at all as humble and kind as she pretends to be, they are mistreated by their wicked stepmother and their new stepsister, so much that they decide to run away from home, after she poisoned their father to inherit his money. But the stepmother, who is also a witch, enchants the streams of the forest where the children are wandering, so that drinking from them would turn them into animals.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Country | Germany |
| Genre | Family, TV Movie, Fantasy |
| Director | Wolfgang Eißler |
| Runtime | 58 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.5/10 (6 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs its narrative on the familiar Grimm foundation of a wicked stepmother, exploring the children's plight with a deliberate, TV-movie pace. It relies on the concrete cruelty of its villain, whose witchcraft symbolizes a terrifying abuse of power over the innocent.
What lingers after the credits is the haunting image of a forest where even drinking water is a perilous act. The story becomes a testament to the resilience of sibling bonds in the face of a world turned hostile. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Wolfgang Eißler
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A cozy family watch with older children, perfect for a quiet evening that invites conversation about fairness and courage.
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