DENMARK · 2025

The Ugly Stepsister

Emilie Blichfeldt
jealousy and rivalry beauty standards fairy tale retellings social competition obsession
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In a fairy-tale kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira battles to compete with her incredibly beautiful stepsister, and she will go to any length to catch the prince’s eye.

Year2025
CountryDenmark
DirectorEmilie Blichfeldt
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