The Snow Queen

The Snow Queen

Year: 1995

Runtime: 75 mins

Language: English

Director: Martin Gates

FamilyAnimation

In a distant realm, the Snow Queen reigns from a towering ice palace, scheming to plunge the planet into eternal winter by diverting the sun’s warmth. When her enchanted mirror shatters, she seeks the scattered fragments, kidnapping Tom, who carries a piece within him. His sister Ellie must locate him and reunite the mirror before the Queen achieves global domination.

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Timeline & Setting – The Snow Queen (1995)

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Time period

Location

North Pole, Snow Queen's icy palace, snowy forest, village

The film unfolds across a frigid, fairy-tale landscape starting at a storybook grandmother's home and venturing into the Snow Queen's icy realm. The North Pole setting provides a harsh, magical backdrop for Ellie, Tom, and their companions. Key locations include the snowy forest, a witch's trap, the Snow Queen's palace, and a remote village where the tale is retold.

❄️ Ice 🗺️ Arctic 🧭 Fantasy

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Main Characters – The Snow Queen (1995)

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Ellie (Ellie Beaven)

Ellie is brave, quick-thinking, and loyal to her brother Tom. She drives the rescue mission, navigates traps, and forms alliances with Peeps and Dimly. Her determination and empathy keep the group moving even when danger arises.

❄️ Protagonist 🧭 Loyal 🕊️ Compassion

Tom (Damian Hunt)

Tom is puzzle-smart and well-intentioned, beloved for his kindness. The mirror pieces inside him fuse with his body, making him a target of the Snow Queen and placing him in peril. He remains resilient, yet his fate is sealed to a degree by the Queen's curse linked to his heart.

🧩 Puzzle-solver 🕯️ Vulnerable 🧊 Courageous

The Snow Queen (Helen Mirren)

An icy, powerful ruler who plans to flood the world with winter and rule as an empire of ice. She kidnaps Tom, tries to freeze Ellie out of the equation, and uses magic to bend others to her will. Her schemes are undone when the mirror shatters, but she remains a looming threat for the future.

❄️ Villain 🪄 Mastermind 👑 Tyrant

Peeps (Hugh Laurie)

A talking sparrow who reluctantly becomes Ellie's ally. Peeps provides humor and cunning, helping her navigate dangers and outsmart enemies. He grows into a dependable companion who supports Ellie's leadership.

🐦 Sidekick 🧭 Resourceful 🤝 Loyal

Polly (Zizi Strallen)

Polly is the youngest sister who asks if she’ll join the adventure, sparking an initial tension between belief and doubt. She represents innocence and curiosity in the family’s story. Her role is a catalyst for Ellie’s resolve.

👧 Sibling 🎀 Curious 🪶 Innocent

Robber King (Rik Mayall)

Leader of a band of humanoid rats who chase power and treasure. He promises Angorra a servant role for Ellie but later meets a grim fate after a reckless move. His swagger masks ruthless opportunism.

🗡️ Antagonist 🐀 Leader ⚖️ Opportunist

Angorra (Imelda Staunton)

The Robber King's daughter, a sharp, calculating presence among the gang. She becomes entangled in Ellie's mission while seeking status, only to be sidelined by the story’s turn of events. Her dynamic adds a layer of intrigue and danger.

👑 Rebel 🗺️ Ambitious 🐦 Watchful

Old Lady / Freda (Julia McKenzie)

The sly witch in the forest who traps Ellie and Peeps to harvest Ellie's heart for a life-elixir. She is cunning, twisting appearances to mislead travelers. Freda later appears as a helpful guide, revealing crucial truths about the Snow Queen.

🧙‍♀️ Trickster 🧪 Alchemist 🐈 Cat-tamer

Dimly (Gary Martin)

A flying reindeer who pilots the royal vehicle and helps Ellie and Peeps reach the Snow Queen's fortress. Dimly is practical, brave, and a steady presence amid chaos. He becomes a trusted ally on the journey.

🦌 Pilot 🛩️ Reliable 🗺️ Allied

Eric (David Jason)

One of the Snow Queen's trolls, and a loyal if gruff enforcer of the Queen's will. He is stout and formidable, yet not immune to the shifting fortunes of battle. His presence marks the adult's stubborn risk in magical conflicts.

🧌 Troll 🗡️ Enforcer 🛡️ Gruff

Wardrobe (Russell Floyd)

Another of the Snow Queen's three troll attendants, playing a role in guarding Snow Queen's magic staff. Wardrobe embodies a practical, methodical threat, presenting an obstacle Ellie must overcome. His teamwork with Eric makes the trio a formidable barrier.

🧌 Troll 🗝️ Gatekeeper 🧊 Cold

Baggy (Colin Marsh)

A third troll dressed in roughed swagger, part of the trio that assists or opposes the protagonists depending on the moment. His presence adds humor and physicality to the path toward the Snow Queen.

🧌 Troll 🤝 Ally 🧭 Redirector

Les (Richard Tate)

A humanoid raven who, along with Ivy, provides guidance and information. He’s practical, observant, and pragmatic, often helping Ellie read the unfolding situation. Les’s perspective adds a moral balance to the birds’ flight.

🦅 Raven 🧭 Messenger 🪶 Observant

Ivy (Imelda Staunton)

A second raven who, through her prophecies about Tom, contributes to Ellie's sense of urgency. She embodies cunning and wit, and her information steers Ellie toward the truth about Tom's fate. Her role adds a layer of mystery among the birds.

🦅 Raven 🗺️ Informant 🧠 Cunning

Prince (Rowan D'Albert)

The seemingly ideal husband-to-be for the princess, but Tom is in fact the intended groom. He embodies a surface-level charm that hides the hidden truth about his identity during the plot. He occupies a royal role that gives Ellie a staff to serve and to seek justice.

👑 Royal 🕵️‍♂️ Charmer 🧭 Figure

Princess (Scarlett Stralle)

The princess who becomes the focus of the royal entourage Ellie serves. She is polite but often unaware of the deeper schematics surrounding her, making her initially soft but ultimately part of the rescue mission. Her presence tests Ellie's resolve as a helper in a strange court.

👸 Royalty 🗣️ Diplomatic 🧭 Soft

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Major Themes – The Snow Queen (1995)

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❄️ Moral conflict

Two forces pull at Ellie and Tom as the Snow Queen's magic tests loyalties and choices. Ellie's empathy clashes with the cold logic wrapped around Tom under the Queen's influence. The story frames a contest between compassion and control, ice and warmth.

🤝 Friendship

Friendship drives the quest as Ellie teams with Peeps, Dimly, and the trolls to rescue Tom. Trust and cooperation help them outsmart traps and the Witch. The bonds between siblings and helpers sustain them through danger. Loyalty and teamwork ultimately push back against tyranny.

🕊️ Sacrifice

Tom's life is tied to the mirror pieces inside him, forcing a choice between self-preservation and saving others. Ellie risks danger to free Tom and confront the Snow Queen. The plan hinges on dissolving the mirror and freeing those trapped by magic. The ending hints that peace might be temporary, with the Queen potentially returning.

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