Emilie Blichfeldt's feature debut creatively revises the familiar tale of Cinderella through a body horror lens, showcasing lavish costumes and unsettling twists reminiscent of filmmakers like David Cronenberg. Set in 18th-century Europe, the plot follows widow Rebekka, who is left broke after her husbandâs absurd death. She resorts to grotesque cosmetic procedures to enhance her daughter's appeal to Prince Julian. However, the narrative subverts expected roles, questioning societal notions of beauty and cruelty, and inviting viewers to reflect on deeper themes while cleverly avoiding cliched symbolism associated with the fairy tale genre.
Cynical widow Rebekka remarries and faces tragedy when her new husband dies at their wedding, leaving her in dire financial straits with her daughters to care for.
Blichfeldt's Cinderella blends comedy and horror, cleverly subverting the fairy tale's traditional themes of beauty and vanity, prompting viewers to reconsider inner beauty.
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