Wer reißt denn gleich vorm Teufel aus? (1977, German Democratic Republic)

Fairytale film with plenty of action in it, creatively based on the Brothers Grimm story of the Der Teufel mit den drei goldenen Haaren.

As part of the plot, the four goodies dress as village maidens to get a chance to pelt a nobleman. I think they are going to draw attention to themselves covering their faces like that, although I suppose the beards and moustaches would be a bit of a giveaway too.

This is a full length, serious feature film. The German Democratic Republic (and other Communist Bloc countries) were very keen on straightforward film versions of old fairytales, as much for adults as children. These stories avoided any political difficulties because there could be no implied criticism of the regime, or approval of the previous regime, and in general kings and noblemen are basically wicked in the stories.

HF April 2003

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