The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty

NR 2010 · 85 min · ★ 4.5 · Fantasy, Drama

A young princess is the subject of a tug-of-war among witches, as each struggles to find the suitable antidote to a death sentence inculcated by an evil sister.

Directed by Catherine Breillat · Written by Catherine Breillat

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Carla Besnaïnou Anastasia
Julia Artamonov Anastasia 16 ans
Kerian Mayan Peter
David Chausse Johan
Luna Charpentier Petite brigande
Rhizlaine El Cohen Brigande adulte
Dounia Sichov Fée aînée
Leslie Lipkins Fée puînée
Camille Chalons Fée cadette
Diana Rudychenko Véroutchka
Romane Portail Reine des Neiges
Daniel Septilici Enfant

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