The Devil’s Bride: A Mill Legend (1990): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1990, The Devil’s Bride: A Mill Legend is an animation film directed by Jörg Herrmann, running about 16 minutes.

What it’s about. The river that passes through the mill has dried out. The miller and his daughter are frantic: how can they deliver the huge amount of flour needed for the wedding at the castle? The devil promises to help, but only if the girl follows him to hell; but the girl’s true love chases the devil away and builds a levee. The devil is very angry and whips up a bad storm that destroys the mill… and then proposes to rebuild it in exchange for the girl. The miller accepts the offer, but keeps one nail hidden! Without the nail, the devil loses the bet and the girl celebrates marries her beloved. (Quelle: DEFA Film Library)

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Devil’s Bride: A Mill Legend page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Devil’s Bride: A Mill Legend tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.