Check out some of the animations already released by Disney studios that were inspired by classic fairy tales from different parts of the world
For 100 years, Disney has been responsible for producing animations that touch the lives of thousands of people internationally. In addition to creating new stories, the studio is also known for adapting the world’s most famous fairy tales, transforming them into incredible films in short and feature-length formats.
With that in mind, RECREIO put together a list of five Disney animations that were inspired by fairy tales that you need to watch. Check out!
1. The Princess and the Frog (2009)
Princess Tiana’s story was inspired by the fairy tale of Brothers Grimm released in the mid-1800s, titled ‘The Frog Prince’ — which appears in the animation. Among the changes made for the small screen is the period in which the story was set. This is because, in the original version, the plot takes place in a fictional kingdom, supposedly in the medieval era. In the Disney film, the princess lives in New Orleans, United States, in the 1920s.
2. Mickey and the Beanstalk (1947)
Inspired by the English tale “Jack and the Beanstalk”, which has its oldest known version published in 1807 by Benjamin Tabartin the short “Mickey and the Beanstalk”, Mickey Mouse takes on the role of protagonist, and exchanges his cow for some magic beans, when he is lifted into the clouds alongside Goofy and Donald, where they face a giant who can transform on a magical singing harp and a pink bunny.
3. Three Little Pigs (1933)
The famous fable of the “Three Little Pigs” has its first editions dating back to the 18th century, however, some historians believe that the tale may have existed for many more years. In 1933, when Disney still did not produce feature films, Walt Disney released the short “Three Little Pigs”, as part of the “Silly Symphony” short series.
4. Cinderella (1950)
Cinderella, everyone’s favorite princess Walt Disney, was also inspired by a fairy tale. According to the website of D23, Disney’s official fan club, his story has been told in more than 500 different ways around the world, however, the popularization of his tale happened thanks to the French author Charles Perraultwho published it in the work “Contos da Mamãe Gansa”, released in 1697.
5. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Finally, the original tale of the first Disney princess emerged in Germany, being transmitted orally from generation to generation, but which was also popularized by Brothers Grimm through the work “Kinder-und Hausmärchen”, published between 1817 and 1822, in a version that was not suitable for children, as it contained scenes of violence.
Source: Recreio
