Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

Every year, "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" is the most frequently broadcast fairy tale on German television. When the title character rides through the snow-covered forest, not only do children's hearts race. But what makes this love story a cult film? Is it the actors? Or is it because the fairy tale tells a story that is still highly relevant today – that of a bullying victim who takes her happiness into her own hands? Undoubtedly, Cinderella is a tough, fascinating woman. The film's success is also significantly enhanced by the breathtaking winter landscapes it presents. Interestingly, "Three Hazelnuts for Cinderella" was originally intended to be filmed in the summer. The book discusses popular misconceptions and other truths about the fairy tale classic. It answers questions such as: Why is Cinderella not called Ashputtel as in the Brothers Grimm fairy tale? Where exactly was the film shot? And what happened to the evil stepmother?.