The Mystery of Snow Queen

This family fantasy film offers a new interpretation of the Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale. The story follows the bond between Gerda and Kai, whose relationship is severed when Kai vanishes. Gerda embarks on a journey to find him, encountering a variety of magical figures and obstacles. Meanwhile, the Snow Queen is portrayed as a secluded woman living in an ice palace. Unlike traditional versions of the tale, she is depicted as someone who has simply never experienced human emotions or love, rather than a malicious figure.

The film was directed and written by Natalya Bondarchuk, who also served as a producer alongside Svetlana Kabanova and Andrey Korobov. The production was a Russian effort involving Cinema Fund, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation, and Couchkino-GmbH. The main cast includes Anna Snatkina in the title role, Anna Potebnya as Gerda, Vladislav Novitsky as Kai, and Karl Markovics as Andersen, supported by a credited cast of 22 actors.

Produced with a budget of 5 million USD, the movie has a runtime of 85 minutes. It has received a modest response from viewers, holding a rating of 5.2/10 on IMDb based on 68 votes.