Snow White

Snow White

Year: 1987

Runtime: 85 mins

Language: English

Director: Michael Berz

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A prince on a quest for the greatest treasure discovers seven dwarfs guarding a coffin. They recount the tale of Snow White, a radiant princess driven into exile by her jealous step‑mother, who orders her death. Snow White finds refuge with the dwarfs, while the step‑mother, learning she survives, plots to eliminate her rival once and for all.

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Timeline – Snow White (1987)

Trace every key event in Snow White (1987) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Snow White is born; Queen dies

The Good Queen gives birth to Snow White, but dies shortly after the child is born. The king remains to rule the kingdom and raise Snow White afterward.

Around Snow White's birth Castle
2

Evil Queen becomes Stepmother; mirror proclaims Snow White fairest

A vain and jealous Evil Queen marries the King as his new queen. When the magic mirror declares Snow White the fairest in the land, the Queen's envy grows and she plots to kill her stepdaughter.

Years after Snow White's birth Castle
3

Huntsman ordered to kill Snow White; he spares her

The Queen orders a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her, demanding her liver as proof. On the hunting trip, the huntsman cannot go through with it, and a goat reveals the Queen's plan, prompting Snow White to flee into the woods.

First hunt Forest
4

Snow White discovers the seven dwarves' cottage

Snow White escapes the forest and finds a cottage inhabited by seven kindly dwarves. They welcome her to stay, and she begins a new life with them.

Soon after fleeing the Queen Forest
5

King's heartbreak and death

The king is heartbroken upon learning Snow White was supposedly eaten by wild animals, and he later dies in a war. Snow White remains in the care of the dwarves as the family's fate unfolds.

Between Snow White's departure and later years Kingdom
6

Snow White grows up; Evil Queen learns she is still alive

Years pass and Snow White grows into a beautiful young maiden. The Evil Queen, still anxious to remain fairest, learns from the magic mirror that Snow White is alive. This knowledge renews the threat to Snow White.

Years later Castle
7

First poison attempt: lace bodice

Disguised as a gypsy woman, the Queen laces Snow White's bodice, putting her into a deep sleep. The dwarves return in time and cut the lace, reviving Snow White.

First attempt Snow White's chamber
8

Second poison attempt: poisoned comb

Disguised as a Japanese geisha, the Queen offers a comb coated with a poison that sends Snow White into a deep sleep. The dwarves remove the comb and wake her.

Second attempt Snow White's room
9

Third poison attempt: poisoned apple

The Queen, as an old peddler, offers Snow White a poisoned apple. Snow White eats the red half and collapses into a deep sleep, so the dwarves place her in a glass coffin.

Third attempt Dwarves' cottage
10

Coffin transported; blizzard frees Snow White

The dwarves transport Snow White's coffin to a resting place. A blizzard causes the coffin to fall, dislodging the poisoned apple piece, landing on the Evil Queen's face and triggering Snow White's awakening.

Present day transport Cottage road / resting place
11

Prince awakens Snow White; wedding arranged

Enchanted by Snow White's revival, the Prince asks her to marry him and she accepts. Invitations are sent throughout the land for the royal wedding.

Shortly after awakening Castle
12

Mirror proclaims fairest; Queen's downfall

When the magic mirror proclaims Snow White fairest once more, the Evil Queen smashes it in a fury and begins to age rapidly. She rushes to the church to confront the bride, but her rage seals her doom as she petrifies and is blasted into ashes by the wind.

Wedding day Castle / church
13

Happily ever after

Snow White and the Prince are married and start their life together. The kingdom celebrates, and peace returns as the couple begin their joyful reign.

After the wedding Castle

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