Fairy-tale fantasy is turned on its head this time, as a fairy godmother in training commits the ultimate faux pas and transforms a handsome young man into an ugly ape. Prince Cinders then spends all his time doing housework, while his brothers traipse about creating havoc.
Writing
Wickedly clever role reversal that actually critiques the original.
Director
Derek W. Hayes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This obscure short packs three Red Dwarf alumni: Craig Charles, Robert Llewellyn, and Chris Barrie (uncredited). It's basically a Dwarf reunion in tights.
Based on Babette Cole's 1987 picture book, this was part of a wave of feminist fairytale retellings — though the ending keeps the marriage plot, it refuses to restore Cinders' 'beauty.'
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