Myrte and the Demons

Summary

Fairytale about a young girl plagued by demons and witches.

Myrte en de demonen is a film about the battle between good and evil. Myrte is a cheerful young girl who lives in an idyllic wood but is set upon by demons and witches. She is helped by a good spirit, two dwarves and the moon.

In the end, Myrte’s innocence triumphs over evil. The film - photographed by Bert Haanstra - features dolls and puppets and a highly dramatic soundtrack composed by Marinus Adam and recorded by the London Symphonic Orchestra.

Information

original title
Myrte and the Demons
production year
1948
censorship date
15-02-1950
first screening
17-03-1950
country
Netherlands, United Kingdom
geographical names
category
Fiction
applicant inspection
production company

Images

Resources

Centrale Commissie voor de Filmkeuring (Nationaal Archief; S207)

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