Snow White (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2000, Snow White is a fantasy and drama film directed by João César Monteiro, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Monteiro moved far away from the visual opulence defined by his earlier films with his inspired adaptation of radical Swiss writer Robert Walser’s anti-fairy tale. Carefully restricting the image track, Monteiro maintains an almost totally black screen in order to focus instead on the voices of Snow White, the Prince, the Queen and the Hunter, engaged in an extended debate about love, free will and the events leading up to the fateful attempt on the maiden’s life. Despite its visual austerity, Snow White is haunted by the arresting images with which it begins – infamous black-and-white photographs of Walser lying dead in the snow after his heart attack outside a Swiss asylum at the age of seventy-eight, a strange realization of the “death of the author” so central to postmodern literary criticism.
Who’s in it. Snow White stars Ana Brandão as A Rainha, Luís Miguel Cintra as O Caçador, Diogo Dória as O Rei and Rita Durão, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Snow White has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Snow White page.
If you liked it. Fans of Snow White tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Snow White (2000)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Snow White change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Snow White worth watching?
- Snow White holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Snow White?
- Snow White stars Ana Brandão, Luís Miguel Cintra, Diogo Dória, Rita Durão and Miguel Borges.
- When was Snow White released?
- Snow White was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.