A Special Dresden Christmas film

Now a fixture in Coventry’s Christmas celebrations, we return to Coventry Cathedral for the fourth annual screening of the film that’s the number one Christmas film across Europe.

Organised by Coventry-Dresden events to celebrate links between the two cities. Join us to watch the film and celebrate with traditional Glühwein and Stollen too!

Three Wishes for Cinderella (UK) - Tři oříšky pro Popelku (CZ) - Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel (DE)

Directed by Václav Vorlíček

Running Time - 1h22m

The film was made as a Czechoslovak/East German co-production in 1973. It was filmed at studios in Prague and East Germany, and in locations in South Bohemia and Moritzburg, just outside Dresden.

We are showing the Czech language version with English subtitles. It is a restored version released in the UK by Second Run. Historian Mark Cook will introduce the film.

At this first screening on 10th December, Mark will talk about the Czech/German co-production and illustrate differences in the films, Including some German language “extras”.

Tickets - Adults £5 & Children £3

Refreshements will be available to buy on the night.