Sleeping Beauty (1995 film)
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Originally released directly to video
in 1995, Sleeping Beauty is a 48-minute animated film adapted from the classic fairy tale
, "Sleeping Beauty
" by Charles Perrault
. The movie was produced by Jetlag Productions
and was distributed to DVD
in 2002 by GoodTimes Entertainment
as part of their "Collectible Classics" line.
, the king
and queen
had desired a child
of their very own for a long time and when their wish finally came true, they announced a grand celebration
at the palace
. All of the fairies
from the kingdom were invited and immediately named as godmothers
for their new child, whose name was Felicity, which means "happiness
". Each of the fairies blessed the newborn baby girl with a special gift
that neither gold
nor riches could buy: beauty
, intelligence
and grace among others. Just as Primrose, the last of the fairies, was about to give the child her gift, Odelia, an evil fairy everyone had long thought dead appears to give her gift to the child, the gift of death
; one week after Felicity's sixteenth birthday, she is to prick her finger
on the spindle
of a spinning wheel
and fall dead. Saddened and frightened by Odelia's curse
, the king and queen beg of Primrose to save their child with her gift. Primrose, who doubts her magic could defeat Odelia's, decides that if she cannot remove the curse, she will be able to change it, and therefore declares that Felicity will indeed prick her finger on a spindle, but she will not die, instead she'll fall into a sleep
of one hundred years and a day, when she'll be awakened by a kiss
of true love and Odelia will be the one to die instead.
Felicity grows into a beautiful maiden, ignorant about Odelia's curse. She despairs and grows tired of having to spend every minutes of her days by Primrose's side. When the fairy falls asleep, Felicity takes the opportunity to wander off and explore her home on her own for the first time in her life
. Behind a door
in one of the castle
tower
s, Felicity hears a strange sound
that calls her attention, and as she enters the room, she finds an old woman
, spinning thread
with the use of a spinning wheel. The strange object causes Felicity to be curious and she begs to be allowed to try it. The old woman, who is in reality the wicked Odelia in disguise
, hands Felicity the spindle and she accidentally pricks her index finger
. As Odelia's curse had said, Felicity soon feels dizziness
and falls to the ground unconscious. Primrose, the king and queen discover her and place her gently on a bed
, where she's to sleep for the one hundred years of the curse. Primrose then places a spell
over the castle, commanding the entire kingdom to sleep until Felicity awakens, an attempt that drains out all of her magic, becoming powerless and turning into a red rose
. Throughout the hundred years, many prince
s and noble men
try to break Odelia's spell, even after she places a massive forest
of thorns
surrounding the palace, but all are unsuccessful. Prince Richard and his faithful steed, with the help of Primrose's spirit
, overcome the many obstacles to reach the sleeping Felicity and put an end to Odelia's curse and her own life. Felicity awakens to the kiss of Prince Richard and the rest of the kingdom awakens from its long slumber as well. The prince and Felicity are married and start a family in the palace, where they live happily ever after
.
Direct-to-video
Direct-to-video is a term used to describe a film that has been released to the public on home video formats without being released in film theaters or broadcast on television...
in 1995, Sleeping Beauty is a 48-minute animated film adapted from the classic fairy tale
Fairy tale
A fairy tale is a type of short story that typically features such folkloric characters, such as fairies, goblins, elves, trolls, dwarves, giants or gnomes, and usually magic or enchantments. However, only a small number of the stories refer to fairies...
, "Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty
Sleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault or Little Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairytale involving a beautiful princess, enchantment, and a handsome prince...
" by Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault
Charles Perrault was a French author who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. The best known include Le Petit Chaperon rouge , Cendrillon , Le Chat Botté and La Barbe bleue...
. The movie was produced by Jetlag Productions
Jetlag Productions
Jetlag Productions was an American-Japanese animation studio that, just like the similar studio Golden Films, has created a number of animated films based on different, popular children's stories, while at the same time creating a few original productions...
and was distributed to DVD
DVD
A DVD is an optical disc storage media format, invented and developed by Philips, Sony, Toshiba, and Panasonic in 1995. DVDs offer higher storage capacity than Compact Discs while having the same dimensions....
in 2002 by GoodTimes Entertainment
GoodTimes Entertainment
GoodTimes Entertainment, Ltd. was a home video company that originated in 1984 under the name of GoodTimes Home Video. Though it produced its own titles, the company was well-known due to its distribution of media from third parties and classics...
as part of their "Collectible Classics" line.
Story
In a faraway kingdomMonarchy
A monarchy is a form of government in which the office of head of state is usually held until death or abdication and is often hereditary and includes a royal house. In some cases, the monarch is elected...
, the king
King
- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
and queen
Monarch
A monarch is the person who heads a monarchy. This is a form of government in which a state or polity is ruled or controlled by an individual who typically inherits the throne by birth and occasionally rules for life or until abdication...
had desired a child
Child
Biologically, a child is generally a human between the stages of birth and puberty. Some vernacular definitions of a child include the fetus, as being an unborn child. The legal definition of "child" generally refers to a minor, otherwise known as a person younger than the age of majority...
of their very own for a long time and when their wish finally came true, they announced a grand celebration
Party
A party is a gathering of people who have been invited by a host for the purposes of socializing, conversation, or recreation. A party will typically feature food and beverages, and often music and dancing as well....
at the palace
Palace
A palace is a grand residence, especially a royal residence or the home of a head of state or some other high-ranking dignitary, such as a bishop or archbishop. The word itself is derived from the Latin name Palātium, for Palatine Hill, one of the seven hills in Rome. In many parts of Europe, the...
. All of the fairies
Fairy
A fairy is a type of mythical being or legendary creature, a form of spirit, often described as metaphysical, supernatural or preternatural.Fairies resemble various beings of other mythologies, though even folklore that uses the term...
from the kingdom were invited and immediately named as godmothers
Godparent
A godparent, in many denominations of Christianity, is someone who sponsors a child's baptism. A male godparent is a godfather, and a female godparent is a godmother...
for their new child, whose name was Felicity, which means "happiness
Happiness
Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy. A variety of biological, psychological, religious, and philosophical approaches have striven to define happiness and identify its sources....
". Each of the fairies blessed the newborn baby girl with a special gift
Gift
A gift or a present is the transfer of something without the expectation of receiving something in return. Although gift-giving might involve an expectation of reciprocity, a gift is meant to be free. In many human societies, the act of mutually exchanging money, goods, etc. may contribute to...
that neither gold
Gold
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au and an atomic number of 79. Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. Pure gold has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. Chemically, gold is a...
nor riches could buy: beauty
Beauty
Beauty is a characteristic of a person, animal, place, object, or idea that provides a perceptual experience of pleasure, meaning, or satisfaction. Beauty is studied as part of aesthetics, sociology, social psychology, and culture...
, intelligence
Intelligence
Intelligence has been defined in different ways, including the abilities for abstract thought, understanding, communication, reasoning, learning, planning, emotional intelligence and problem solving....
and grace among others. Just as Primrose, the last of the fairies, was about to give the child her gift, Odelia, an evil fairy everyone had long thought dead appears to give her gift to the child, the gift of death
Death
Death is the permanent termination of the biological functions that sustain a living organism. Phenomena which commonly bring about death include old age, predation, malnutrition, disease, and accidents or trauma resulting in terminal injury....
; one week after Felicity's sixteenth birthday, she is to prick her finger
Finger
A finger is a limb of the human body and a type of digit, an organ of manipulation and sensation found in the hands of humans and other primates....
on the spindle
Spindle (textiles)
A spindle is a wooden spike used for spinning wool, flax, hemp, cotton, and other fibres into thread. It is commonly weighted at either the bottom middle or top, most commonly by a circular or spherical object called a whorl, and may also have a hook, groove or notch, though spindles without...
of a spinning wheel
Spinning wheel
A spinning wheel is a device for spinning thread or yarn from natural or synthetic fibers. Spinning wheels appeared in Asia, probably in the 11th century, and very gradually replaced hand spinning with spindle and distaff...
and fall dead. Saddened and frightened by Odelia's curse
Curse
A curse is any expressed wish that some form of adversity or misfortune will befall or attach to some other entity—one or more persons, a place, or an object...
, the king and queen beg of Primrose to save their child with her gift. Primrose, who doubts her magic could defeat Odelia's, decides that if she cannot remove the curse, she will be able to change it, and therefore declares that Felicity will indeed prick her finger on a spindle, but she will not die, instead she'll fall into a sleep
Sleep
Sleep is a naturally recurring state characterized by reduced or absent consciousness, relatively suspended sensory activity, and inactivity of nearly all voluntary muscles. It is distinguished from quiet wakefulness by a decreased ability to react to stimuli, and is more easily reversible than...
of one hundred years and a day, when she'll be awakened by a kiss
Kiss
A kiss is the act of pressing one's lips against the lips or other body parts of another person or of an object. Cultural connotations of kissing vary widely. Depending on the culture and context, a kiss can express sentiments of love, passion, affection, respect, greeting, friendship, and good...
of true love and Odelia will be the one to die instead.
Felicity grows into a beautiful maiden, ignorant about Odelia's curse. She despairs and grows tired of having to spend every minutes of her days by Primrose's side. When the fairy falls asleep, Felicity takes the opportunity to wander off and explore her home on her own for the first time in her life
Life
Life is a characteristic that distinguishes objects that have signaling and self-sustaining processes from those that do not, either because such functions have ceased , or else because they lack such functions and are classified as inanimate...
. Behind a door
Door
A door is a movable structure used to open and close off an entrance, typically consisting of a panel that swings on hinges or that slides or rotates inside of a space....
in one of the castle
Castle
A castle is a type of fortified structure built in Europe and the Middle East during the Middle Ages by European nobility. Scholars debate the scope of the word castle, but usually consider it to be the private fortified residence of a lord or noble...
tower
Tower
A tower is a tall structure, usually taller than it is wide, often by a significant margin. Towers are distinguished from masts by their lack of guy-wires....
s, Felicity hears a strange sound
Sound
Sound is a mechanical wave that is an oscillation of pressure transmitted through a solid, liquid, or gas, composed of frequencies within the range of hearing and of a level sufficiently strong to be heard, or the sensation stimulated in organs of hearing by such vibrations.-Propagation of...
that calls her attention, and as she enters the room, she finds an old woman
Woman
A woman , pl: women is a female human. The term woman is usually reserved for an adult, with the term girl being the usual term for a female child or adolescent...
, spinning thread
Yarn
Yarn is a long continuous length of interlocked fibres, suitable for use in the production of textiles, sewing, crocheting, knitting, weaving, embroidery and ropemaking. Thread is a type of yarn intended for sewing by hand or machine. Modern manufactured sewing threads may be finished with wax or...
with the use of a spinning wheel. The strange object causes Felicity to be curious and she begs to be allowed to try it. The old woman, who is in reality the wicked Odelia in disguise
Disguise
A disguise can be anything which conceals or changes a person's physical appearance, including a wig, glasses, makeup, costume or other ways. Camouflage is one type of disguise for people, animals and objects...
, hands Felicity the spindle and she accidentally pricks her index finger
Index finger
The index finger, , is the first finger and the second digit of a human hand. It is located between the first and third digits, between the thumb and the middle finger...
. As Odelia's curse had said, Felicity soon feels dizziness
Dizziness
Dizziness refers to an impairment in spatial perception and stability. The term is somewhat imprecise. It can be used to mean vertigo, presyncope, disequilibrium, or a non-specific feeling such as giddiness or foolishness....
and falls to the ground unconscious. Primrose, the king and queen discover her and place her gently on a bed
Bed
A bed is a large piece of furniture used as a place to sleep, relax, or engage in sexual relations.Most modern beds consist of a mattress on a bed frame, with the mattress resting either on a solid base, often wooden slats, or a sprung base...
, where she's to sleep for the one hundred years of the curse. Primrose then places a spell
Magic (paranormal)
Magic is the claimed art of manipulating aspects of reality either by supernatural means or through knowledge of occult laws unknown to science. It is in contrast to science, in that science does not accept anything not subject to either direct or indirect observation, and subject to logical...
over the castle, commanding the entire kingdom to sleep until Felicity awakens, an attempt that drains out all of her magic, becoming powerless and turning into a red rose
Rose
A rose is a woody perennial of the genus Rosa, within the family Rosaceae. There are over 100 species. They form a group of erect shrubs, and climbing or trailing plants, with stems that are often armed with sharp prickles. Flowers are large and showy, in colours ranging from white through yellows...
. Throughout the hundred years, many prince
Prince
Prince is a general term for a ruler, monarch or member of a monarch's or former monarch's family, and is a hereditary title in the nobility of some European states. The feminine equivalent is a princess...
s and noble men
Nobility
Nobility is a social class which possesses more acknowledged privileges or eminence than members of most other classes in a society, membership therein typically being hereditary. The privileges associated with nobility may constitute substantial advantages over or relative to non-nobles, or may be...
try to break Odelia's spell, even after she places a massive forest
Forest
A forest, also referred to as a wood or the woods, is an area with a high density of trees. As with cities, depending where you are in the world, what is considered a forest may vary significantly in size and have various classification according to how and what of the forest is composed...
of thorns
Thorns, spines, and prickles
In botanical morphology, thorns, spines, and prickles are hard structures with sharp, or at least pointed, ends. In spite of this common feature, they differ in their growth and development on the plant; they are modified versions of different plant organs, stems, stipules, leaf veins, or hairs...
surrounding the palace, but all are unsuccessful. Prince Richard and his faithful steed, with the help of Primrose's spirit
Spirit
The English word spirit has many differing meanings and connotations, most of them relating to a non-corporeal substance contrasted with the material body.The spirit of a living thing usually refers to or explains its consciousness.The notions of a person's "spirit" and "soul" often also overlap,...
, overcome the many obstacles to reach the sleeping Felicity and put an end to Odelia's curse and her own life. Felicity awakens to the kiss of Prince Richard and the rest of the kingdom awakens from its long slumber as well. The prince and Felicity are married and start a family in the palace, where they live happily ever after
Happy ending
A happy ending is an ending of the plot of a work of fiction in which almost everything turns out for the best for the protagonists, their sidekicks, and almost everyone except the villains....
.
Songs
- "Follow Your Heart" Sung by Wendy K Hamilton
- "Princess, Did You Know?" Sung by Wendy K Hamilton
- "Just Keep On Going"
See also
- List of animated feature-length films
- Sleeping BeautySleeping BeautySleeping Beauty by Charles Perrault or Little Briar Rose by the Brothers Grimm is a classic fairytale involving a beautiful princess, enchantment, and a handsome prince...
, the original fairy tale - Charles PerraultCharles PerraultCharles Perrault was a French author who laid the foundations for a new literary genre, the fairy tale, with his works derived from pre-existing folk tales. The best known include Le Petit Chaperon rouge , Cendrillon , Le Chat Botté and La Barbe bleue...
- Jetlag ProductionsJetlag ProductionsJetlag Productions was an American-Japanese animation studio that, just like the similar studio Golden Films, has created a number of animated films based on different, popular children's stories, while at the same time creating a few original productions...
External links
- Sleeping Beauty at the Big Cartoon DataBaseBig Cartoon DataBaseThe Big Cartoon DataBase is an online database of information about animated cartoons, animated feature films, animated television shows and cartoon shorts....