FairyTale: A True Story

• Florence Hoath: Elsie Wright
• Elizabeth Earl: Frances Griffiths
• Paul McGann: Arthur Wright
• Phoebe Nicholls: Polly Wright
• Harvey Keitel: Harry Houdini
• Bill Nighy: Edward Gardner
• Peter O'Toole: Arthur Conan Doyle

FairyTale: A True is an American- British film directed by Charles Sturridge, the (see Cottingley Fairies ) is based on a true story and was first performed on 11 September 1997 at the International Film Festival in Toronto. Albert Ash and Tom McLoughlin wrote down the fabled story of the two girls Elsie and Frances, who adapted Ernie Contreras to a screenplay.

Action

The two cousins ​​Elsie and Frances firmly believe in elves and they manage to photograph some of the mythical creatures on the river. Except Elsie's father, there is now hardly someone who denies the existence of these mythical creatures. Even celebrities such as Harry Houdini and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle can not escape the fascination and visit the girl in her English village to personally get an idea.

Trivia

Almost simultaneously, the film Photographing Fairies was published, covers the same subject with a slightly different story.

Criticism

" Based on a true story children's film, which takes its young audience seriously and is a godsend for the genre. By the children of the world is presented as a counterpoint to that of adults, prevail in the faith and imagination, creates a fascinating, idiosyncratic sphere, but never excludes the reality completely. Beautiful, intricate images, subtle tricks and an excellent ensemble of actors round out the magnificent film. "

Awards

In 1998 the film won the BAFTA Award for Best Children's Film. He was also nominated in the same year for the Chlotrudis Award and the Young Artist Award.