Question 1

What is the central conflict in The Ugly Stepsister?

Accepted Answer

Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister in a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, going to any length to catch the prince's eye.

Question 2

Which major festivals selected The Ugly Stepsister?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for Berlin International Film Festival, Istanbul Film Festival, Moscow International Film Festival, Sundance Film Festival, and Transilvania International Film Festival in 2025.

Question 3

Why is The Ugly Stepsister significant for its director?

Accepted Answer

It's the feature-length directorial debut of Norwegian filmmaker Emilie Blichfeldt, who also wrote the screenplay, marking her first full-length narrative cinema release.

Question 4

What musical Easter egg appears when Agnes milks the cow?

Accepted Answer

Agnes hums the theme music from the Czech Cinderella movie Three Wishes for Cinderella (1973) while milking the cow.

Question 5

Who plays the prince in The Ugly Stepsister?

Accepted Answer

Isac Calmroth plays Prince Julian in the film, which also marks his film debut.

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