Deleted scenes, Cinderella trouble and improvised stunt. Director václav vorlíček (85) reveals the stories behind the entire Norwegian Christmas favorite.
– I liked the script immediately. After initial perusal, I was convinced, says václav vorlíček VG.
There are of course “Three Wishes for Cinderella” he’s talking about. Last week was the 85 year old director in Oslo to shed luster on his film, which has just been through a real renovation – partly financed by Norwegian funds. It’s been over 40 years since the film was screened for the first time.
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When Vorlíček began to sniff in “Cinderella” project, it was simply a matter of course to get it in order.
– It was very strict censorship in Czechoslovakia the time, so it was difficult to make films in this area. If you made movies for adults, it was very strict control of both the script and the other process. Since I was making a film that was meant for children, I got a lot more freedom, says Vorlíček.
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A successful adult film?
But the Czech filmmaker had really wanted to create a real family film – a work that both adults and their children could enjoy.
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Photo: Photo: Ateliery Bonton ZlinAnd he got what he wanted: When the film was set up at the cinema in Germany, was held views late at night.
– The children had the settled, but the film was screened for adult audiences – and they liked it, they too!
” Three Wishes for Cinderella “is the result of a collaboration between East Germany and Czechoslovakia, and thus several German actors into the film. Thanks nice mention for previous projects, was director Vorlíček a favorite object in the film industry.
– The actors and the others on staff were very happy to take part in the project, they were confident the movie would be fine, says Vorlíček.
– And there was always a good atmosphere on the set. I am the professional!
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Unexpected humor touches
But not everything was planned in advance. In an attempt to give the film a dose of humor, had Vorlíček hired three famous comedians. One of them, Helena ruzickova, portrayed the role of the rich princess Drobena.
When the film’s ball scene was filmed, put ruzickova opportunity to raise the Prince out on the dance floor – without informing colleague Pavel Trávníček in advance.
– I had said to comedians that they could improvise a bit if they wanted, so we could get some funny scenes. And when Drobena-grade suddenly lifted prince, he had no idea what would happen. He was quite shocked, laughing Vorlíček.
Usually he used to secure two different recordings of each scene, but not this time.
– We had to manage with only one recording – Prince surprised expression was simply too difficult to replicate.
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A difficult character
The greatest challenge during the recording, however, should be about history’s protagonist. Screenwriter František Pavlíček wanted the film Cinderella character should be strong, brave and self-conscious.
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Photo: Frode Hansen , VG
– In the original story, she was more passive. It was very challenging for us to change a character that people had a relationship before, explains Vorlíček.
He is very pleased with the final result.
– Cinderella tackling the difficulties she encounters on a brave and clever way, and it’s one of my favorite things about her. We modernized the character, and I think that’s one of the reasons that the film still appeals to a younger crowd today, he said.
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Skadeskutt rev
“Three Wishes for Cinderella” has been a permanent item on NRK’s Christmas Eve for many years, and the Norwegian people have long fallen in love on the classic film.
However, we do not see the work in its entirety: A small sequence is cut away from the original film to protect television viewers. In the current clips are a fox shot and killed with a bow and arrow.
– The story takes place at a time when hunting that this was perfectly normal, and I think this scene should be part of movie. I would have preferred that it was included, says the director – who also underlined that the fox did not suffer during the shooting.
– None of the animals we used was damaged en route. The fox was a little uncomfortable when we played in some of the scenes, but it was nice and fresh, notes Vorlíček.
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Just good friends
All the actors in “Cinderella” -Staff committed to a contract that required the presence throughout filming, including going on in Berlin. Only one player got more leeway.
– libuše šafránková, playing Cinderella, had a big theater role at the time. Twice a week she had to be in Prague to stand on the stage there. When we recorded the scenes in Berlin, she was sent back and forth to Prague by plane, telling Vorlíček.
The Director may also reveal that Šafránková and Pavel Trávníček, who portrayed the prince, had good contact also in reality. The two knew each other from before.
– they came from the same area in Czechoslovakia and had studied at the same school before recording. They went really well, says Vorlíček and smiles.
– But the romance between them was just acting!
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REAL CHEMISTRY: libuše šafránková and Pavel Trávníček player respectively Cinderella and the prince in the film. The two knew each other well from before when filming started.
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