Cendrillon (1899): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1899 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1899, Cendrillon is a fantasy, drama, familie and liebesfilm film directed by Georges Méliès, running about 6 minutes.

What it’s about. A fairy godmother magically turns Cinderella's rags to a beautiful dress, and a pumpkin into a coach. Cinderella goes to the ball, where she meets the Prince - but will she remember to leave before the magic runs out? Méliès based the art direction on engravings by Gustave Doré. First known example of a fairy-tale adapted to film, and the first film to use dissolves to go from one scene to another.

Who’s in it. Cendrillon stars Georges Méliès as Le Gnome de la Pendule / Le Suisse à l'Entrée de l'Église, Barral as Cinderella, Bleuette Bernon as The Fairy Godmother and Carmelli as Prince Charming (as Carmely), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Cendrillon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cendrillon page.

If you liked it. Fans of Cendrillon tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch Cendrillon (1899)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Cendrillon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Cendrillon worth watching?
Cendrillon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, familie and liebesfilm. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Cendrillon?
Cendrillon stars Georges Méliès, Barral, Bleuette Bernon, Carmelli and Jehanne d'Alcy.
When was Cendrillon released?
Cendrillon was released in 1899, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.