Cinderella

About Cinderella

Cinderella is a captivating, live-action adaptation of Disney's animated classic. It tells the story of Ella, a young woman who falls into misfortune after her father's passing. Despite being mistreated by her stepmother and stepsisters, Ella refuses to despair or retaliate, instead choosing to believe that goodness will ultimately prevail. Her fortune changes when the palace sends invitation for a ball to all maiden ladies. With help from her Fairy godmother, Cinderella gets to attend the ball where she captures the prince's heart only to leave at midnight leaving behind a glass slipper. The prince, determined to find his beloved, searches the whole kingdom for a lady who will fit in the glass slipper and finally discovers her to be Cinderella. The movie ends in a fairytale manner with a wedding.

Making / Production

Released by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Kenneth Branagh, the movie was made with a budget of $95-$100 million. The film's flawless aesthetics are a result of Dante Ferretti's production design, Sandy Powell's costume design, and Haris Zambarloukos' cinematography which is a true spectacle in itself. Filming locations included Pinewood Studios and several other locations in England.

Actors

• Lily James as Cinderella. She beautifully portrayed the grace, compassion and resilience of the character.
• Cate Blanchett as the cruel yet mesmerising stepmother, captivating audiences with her impeccable acting skills.
• Richard Madden as Prince Charming, who convincingly conveyed the kindness and charm attributed to his character.
• Holliday Grainger and Sophie McShera as the hilarious and wicked stepsisters.
• Helena Bonham Carter as the Fairy godmother, enhancing the magic in the story with her exuberant performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is a reimagining of Walt Disney's 1950 animated film of the same name.
• The Swarovski company made the glass slipper for the film based on the original 1950 Disney's design.
• Seven versions of Cinderella’s iconic ball gown were created, just in case.
• Lily James revealed that she had to go on a liquid diet to fit into the corseted costume for the character.

Awards

The movie received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design at the 88th Academy Awards.

Quotes

• "Have courage and be kind" - Cinderella
• "Just because it's what's done doesn't mean it's what should be done." - Cinderella
• "I'm not a princess, I have no carriage, no parents, no dowry. I do not even know if that beautiful slipper will fit. But, if it does, will you take me as I am?" - Cinderella

Music, Soundtrack

• "A Golden Childhood" composed by Patrick Doyle.
• "The Great Secret" composed by Patrick Doyle.
• "Rich Beyond Reason" composed by Patrick Doyle.
• "Who Is She" composed by Patrick Doyle.
• "Strong" performed by Sonna Rele and written by Patrick Doyle, Kenneth Branagh, and Tommy Danvers.