What I Haven't Told the Prince (1975)

This original adaptation of Oscar Wilde's sad, socially conscious fairy tale, The Happy Prince, hinges on the conflict between fact and dream, reality and poetry. The contrast is reinforced by the film's visuals, confronting modern art with Gustave Doré's old engravings.

Released Jan. 1, 1975 9 min None+

Genres: Animation, Drama, Short

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