Grimm’s Snow White

Grimm’s Snow White

Year: 2012

Runtime: 89 mins

Language: English

Director: Rachel Lee Goldenberg

Fantasy

Following the King’s death at the hands of monstrous creatures, his Queen seizes power and becomes consumed with jealousy over her beautiful stepdaughter, Snow. Determined to eliminate her, the Queen plots Snow's demise, but Snow escapes into a magical forest. There, she must navigate the dangers of the woods and confront the darkness that threatens her.

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1

Birth of Viridian Flame and the two races

A meteor crash reshaped the world, igniting the Viridian Flame, the ultimate source of power. The flame fathers dragons and elves, creating two guardians of the flame's fate. In ensuing ages, humans began to exploit elf power, sparking unrest and birthing a prophecy about a mighty luminary who would unite the realms for a millennium.

Long ago Earth
2

Elves' stones, human enslavement, and prophecy

Elves each carry a stone that channels the flame’s power, granting them great strength. Yet many elves choose to hide among human kingdoms, seeking ordinary lives. Humans, however, enslave elves to harvest their power, fueling rebellion across the realms. The legend of the luminary grows as a promise of unity and peace for 1000 years.

Ancient times Mythic realms
3

Peace between Whitevale and Northfalia and Snow White’s return

Whitevale and Northfalia stand as wary neighbors, each with its own strengths. Snow White returns home after her father's death and renews a fragile peace treaty. Her meeting with Prince Alexander signals a hopeful possibility of lasting harmony between realms.

After the King’s death Whitevale and Northfalia
4

Gwendolyn’s deadly plan against Snow White

Snow White’s return awakens her stepmother, Queen Gwendolyn, whose jealousy fuels a brutal plan. She orders Huntsman Beasley to take Snow White into the forest and return with her heart. The plot marks the start of a deadly game between royal schemes and hidden loyalties.

Soon after Snow White's return Castle
5

Snow White saved by Runt and hidden refuge

In the forest, Snow White is wounded but saved by the elf Runt. He carries her to a hidden elf dwelling, where their leader Orlando publicly resists Snow White’s presence. The elf sanctuary becomes a fragile refuge from the queen’s reach.

Shortly after rescue Forest and elf dwelling
6

The queen seeks allies; dogs are unleashed

Gwendolyn expands her power-hungry plans, seeking help to seize the Viridian Flame’s power. The Dark Elves refuse her request to join the war, preferring to stay guardians rather than conquerors. With no allies, she releases a pack of massive dogs into the woods to hunt Snow White.

Following the failed alliance attempt Forest
7

Alexander rescues Snow White from predators and faces a dragon

Prince Alexander relentlessly pursues Snow White and finds her in peril among the forest threats. He defeats the pursuing dogs and presses on to confront a dragon guarding dangerous paths. His courage becomes a turning point in the quest for Snow White’s safety.

During the search Forest
8

Orlando hides Snow White; Alexander’s passage is blocked

Alexander seeks passage to Snow White with Orlando’s help, but Orlando refuses his request and hides Snow White at a nearby dwelling. He warns that the queen’s plan extends beyond the forest and could threaten the realm. The encounter strains trust between allies and potential lovers.

After rescue Orlando’s dwelling
9

Infiltration attempt and the birth of the poison ring

Snow White and Runt attempt to infiltrate the castle to reach Alexander, but their plan is thwarted. Runt is captured by the queen’s guards, and the queen, using elf magic, becomes a crone and crafts a poison ring. The ring will threaten Snow White with a deadly sleep.

Later Castle
10

The ring is given and the sleep begins

In the market, the queen confronts Snow White and bestows the poison ring. The ring’s power casts a deathly sleep over the princess, plunging the realm into crisis. Snow White drifts into a dangerous slumber as the queen smiles in triumph.

Market day Market
11

A stable boy discovers Snow White’s ring; Alexander acts

A stable boy is found with Snow White’s ring, giving Alexander a chance to act when the moment arrives. He seizes the opportunity to confront the queen’s forces and move toward breaking the spell. The danger escalates as time runs short.

Crisis moment Castle
12

Funeral fears and the breaking of the spell

The elves believe Snow White is dead and prepare a funeral pyre, mourning their princess. Before the pyre can rise, Alexander arrives with his own ring and confronts the queen’s sleeping trap. He replaces the false ring with his own to break the spell.

During the crisis Castle
13

Betrayal and the assault begin

Hugh the advisor’s treachery comes to light, revealing the failure of the queen’s plan to Gwendolyn. This betrayal triggers a full-scale assault as elves, humans, and the Dark Elves unite against the queen’s forces. The balance of power shifts toward alliance and cooperation.

During the assault Castle/Battlefield
14

Snow White defeats the queen and bonds are forged

Snow White awakens and defeats Queen Gwendolyn, ending her tyranny. Snow White and Alexander marry, uniting Whitevale and Northfalia for a lasting peace. The Viridian Flame remains a shared responsibility, kept in check by cooperation rather than conquest.

After battle Castle
15

A new era of unity

With peace restored, the realms look toward a future of reconciliation and shared destiny. The luminary’s prophecy endures as a reminder that true strength lies in mercy and collaboration. The Viridian Flame is safeguarded through unity, not domination.

Peace era

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