Reve-enka (1962)

Director:

Ivo Caprino

Writers:

Peter Christen Asbjørnsen (writer)
Jørgen Moe (writer)

Genre:

Short | Animation | Family | Adventure

Plot:

Based on a Norwegian folk tale, with the addition of a second tale and a scene from a third. - The basic story: Mr...

Plot Keywords:

Fox | Wolf | Bear | Folk Tale | Fairy Tale

Cast

Harald Heide Steen	...	Peter Christen Asbjørnsen
Siri Rom	...	Gurine
Trine Pedersen	...	Veslejenta

Also Known As:

The Fox's Widow (International: English title)

Runtime:

Norway:15 min

Country:

Norway

Language:

Norwegian

Color:

Color

Certification:

Norway:A

Quotes:

Korse: It's one of your suitors; he asks you to come out, and he'll give you good advice.
Reve-enka: What color is his fur?
Korse: Oh, pretty and gray....
[sotto voce:]
Korse: Not to be trusted!

Caprino's Most Wonderful Folktale

Ivo Caprino is probably the most famous Norwegian film name, and I have not forgotten about Liv Ullmann. He passed away of old age last year. He has earned his tremendous reputation mostly because of his feature-length animated film Flåklypa Grand Prix, but there is not a Norwegian child (or adult) who hasn't seen some of his infamous shorts as well, such as Reve-enka. This short and beautiful story is filled with love and nostalgia. No one ever told a folktale like Ivo Caprino - King of Norwegian animation.

Rating: 9/10