Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel

THREE WISHES FOR CINDERELLA

Put it back at once!

Of course, Cinderella!

The King can be here any minute.
Hurry up, don't be lazy!

Wait a moment!

Wait!

The King is coming soon,
hurry up!

Boring idiots!

What will people think of us?

Don't get your shoes dirty!

- Go inside, so you won't get a cold.
- Yes.

Such an idiot!
Why am I feeding you, I wonder?

I'm sorry.

Oh, small bandit,
did you like it?

Nikolaus, my love.
I've something tasty for you.

Do you remember how I got you as
a present from my Dad?

Don't be sad, I would so much
like to go out on a ride.

But you know, we're not allowed to.

All are gone crazy,
they're preparing to meet the King.

When I'm done with work,
I'll come see you, ok?

Gretchen,
bring those ribbons with you!

- Are they coming?
- Hans, do you see them? - No!

Nobody in sight yet.

Hans, bring those washboards
to the kitchen!

- I expect to be notified, when they appear at the forst.
- Yes.

Hurry up, disappear!

That will be Cinderella, again.

You will bring me to my grave,
you fumbler.

Who was that?

Misstriss, the bowl
already had a crack.

That's not what I asked.

- So?
- Mother, it was me, please forgive me.

Hm...

Rosi!

Is everything prepared?

The roasts, the pastries,
the wine?

- Yes yes, misstriss.
- We will have noble guests to care for.

- Don't screw it up, Rosi!
- Yes.

Are you really so clumsy, or are
you doing this intentionally, to annoy me?

Oh, yag...

Your father has left me a nice "heritage".

- Oh well, like father, like...
- Leave my father out of it!

- You got all his estate and all his posessions.
- How do you speak to me?

Did you hear that!?

The time when you were your
father's darling are over now.

He won't go riding out with you, anymore. He won't
teach you shooting arrows, or other nonsense, anymore.

As if you were a boy!

Now I am the misstriss and you
are the servant!

Go clean up the stove and the cinder!

And you're not allowed to see the
horse, either!

Give me that!

Until noon you will
pick out the peas.

And then you will come and
apologize to me.

I will drive out your pride and
despite!

And don't you dare to let the
King or his people see you!

But mother, don't get excited
about Cinderella so much.

Thanks, Cinderella.
May I help you?

And I will stay at the stove by myself?

Oh well, girl,
it's the stepmother, after all,

and not the real one.

Father loved Dora just as much as me,
when he was still alive.

My friends!

The peas into the bowl, and
the cinder into the bucket.

Agreed?

Are you coming to nibble something again?

I'm sorry, but you're not
allowed in now.

Will you manage all that?

Yes!

You can't get enough, can you?

Bye!

Hey, Cinderella,
has the King not arrived yet?

How did you know it was me?

That was Nikolaus,
he scents you from a mile.

Why don't you go watch the
King arrive, too?

They won't let me.
And I prefer to be with you guys, anyway.

Are you not curious to see the Prince?

I saw him last year.

And did you like him?

I like Nikolaus best.

They're coming!

There they are.

You... hm?

Be silent, children, they're coming.

...probably with his two friends again.

Oh, I'm so excited!

Mum, do you think the Prince will come, too?

Where are you hanging about,
you runaway?

Don't deny it, be nice and go
back, to meet the King.

You know, we're not allowed to
go hunting in the forest, anymore.

I'll be back with Nikolaus soon.
Go home!

Rosalie!

Are you guarding my treasures well?

Yes yes, I know.

Nikolaus is calling me.
We don't have much time, you know.

Hm!

Faster!

Bow down, and smile all the
time, you understand?

Where is the Prince?
And Karl and Willi?

I can't explain it, Majesty,
I was teaching about good behaviour,

and when I didn't look for a
moment, they were gone.

Find them at once, bring them back
and reprimand them sharply!

Wait, I'll do the reprimanding myself.

What happened to your shooting
skills, my Lord?

There!

Catch her!

There!

There!

From all sides:
One goes this way, one that way,

and he goes left.

Ha!

- Is that all?
- As you can see, that is all.

- But that's a small girl.
- A small chicken without feathers.

Uhm...

Oh!

Look, she wants to scuffle us.

- Or get her bottom spanked.
- Or be thrown into the bushes.

You'll be waiting for that till
the cows come home, fools!

Oh, we will make that happen, chicken!

Do you really want to scuffle
a little girl, three men like you?

Jump off,
or he'll throw you off!

- Come back!
- You'll not get far!

Even the stable master doesn't
touch that horse.

Crazy girl!

Come one, let's get after her!

Run to your master, go!

Such a wild girl!

- She ought to be spanked.
- She rather ought to get a medal.

Because she managed to trick us.

My Lord!

My Lord, what are you doing to me?

Let's escape into the forest!

Majesty, we were so much looking
forward to meet you,

and your wife, and the Prince, too...

...and your whole entourage...
thank you so much.

Dora was so nervous, she couldn't sleep.

And the Prince didn't feel like
coming with you this time?

Oh yes, yes, he did feel...

...but he got destracted on the
way by the desire to study the nature.

All year we've been looking forward
to this day,

when you would visit us.

Once I dreamed your Majesty would
have invited us to the ball,

my Dora and me.

It was such a lively dream.
Your Majesty said:

"Come, my Dora,
we would like very much to see you."

- We would like very much to see you.
- With pleasure!

Thank you for your hospitality.

Let's continue our journey!

Go!

Your Majesty, that's an enormous
honor for us!

That went well.

Maybe someone at the ball will
take a liking to you.

Maybe even the Prince.
You're not so ugly.

Are you not ashamed to behave like a child?

- In your age I was already wearing the burdon...
- ... the burdon of ruling.

When I have you married,
you'll get tamer.

I appreciate your experience.

We can talk about that at home,
with no witnesses.

My Lords, I hope,

that you will teach him diplomacy,
polite behaviour and court etiquette.

Majesty, we're trying, with
our all strength.

This study is most difficult and
very straining to learn.

Where did you leave the Preceptor?

- He's probably got lost somewhere.
- I hope nothing bad happens to him!

Stand still, you devil!

Did he only threaten me, or is he
really planning to get me married?

No, he means it this time.

Get us one role of silk,
two coils of golden twine

and 30 ells of velvet for the train.

- But I want atlas!
- The velvet is for me.

And, Winzek, 40 ells of the
best atlass, sky blue.

- 40 ells is not enough!
- Then get 50 and...

I almost forget:
one broad golden braid.

- 10 ells.
- And silver buckles...

Tell the seamstress you will fetch
everything the day after tomorrow!

- Did you forget anything?
- No, no.

Brr!

Cinderella, you will freeze to death!
Did the misstriss tell you to do that?

Who else?

And you? Do you want me to get
anything for you from the city?

A tiara with perls and a long dress.

I already see it happening,
how they invite me to the ball!

You don't have to cry because of that.

If it was me, I would get you
anything you want.

You can believe me that.

Bring me the first thing that
hits you on your nose.

Alright, I'll do that.

Go!

Lady Sperling will come, too,
with her daughter.

Has Lady Rosenstein accepted the
invitation?

She'll surely come with both her
daughters: Louisa and Lulu.

- The younger one is at least 30.
- Yes.

She's one year younger than you and
very kind, in contrast to you.

- And the widow Schoneberg?
- The baroness Eckenstein?

She promise to come with all
three daughters.

I thought we invited to a ball,
and not to a hunt.

Keep your cheek for yourself.

I'm sorry, I was raised to be
open and honest. May I go?

Hm...

First you will hear what
I have to say.

I didn't know that the family
powwow would be so long.

The Preceptor and my companions
are waiting for me.

Shall I cancel on them?

What is so important that you
have to do it now?

The study... of history.

And then we wanted to study the
family tree.

Afterwards I'm supposed to learn
polite behaviour

and spirited conversations.

Study of history,
spirited conversions...

Do you take me for a fool?

Take you for a fool? I would
never dare that.

I'll teach you.

Take this.

Here.

And you take those horses away!

What are all these crossbows for?

A nice study.

Why should he want to marry,

when he can play around with
crossbows all day instead!?

Crossbows? Play around?
What do you mean?

Let me show you.

You will stop fooling around now!

Your study is important for the kingdom.

I don't understand, Majesty.

Ah...

Practise dancing,
so you won't bring shame to me!

- In your age I danced...
- ... through three pairs of shoes.

Really?

Of course that was before we met.

You apologized to me, telling me it
was your very first dance,

when you stepped on my toes.

I wouldn't tell that to my son,
of course!

He's so much like you in everything.

In all important things.

- No.
- Yes.

Please.

My Ladies!

Oh god...

- And after the dancing lessons we'll practive conversions.
- Yes, yes.

Hm...

Ah!

My Lord, you're allowed to
propose to me.

- Do you agree?
- Not at all, Countess.

I admire your old family and
adore your beauty,

but my heart belongs to the wine.
You have to look for someone else.

As my aunt says:
"This buck can't be milked."

Or as that little girl said: "You'll
be waiting till the cows come home!"

There!

My hochwohlgeboren Lords,
wait for me!

- Let's get away, quickly!
- Most hochwohlgeboren Lords!

This is not a teaching post
but a punishment.

Shh.

Brr!

What is that?

Huh?

Hm.

Girl, I almost forgot you.

Go!

So.

So nice!

Ah...

Don't be lazy,
get back to your work!

Ah...!

- So pretty.
- Isn't it?

Cinderella, they really hit me
on my nose,

when I was dreaming I would be
on your wedding.

What did you give her?
Show me!

A nice present, ts, ts, ts.

A present for a squirrel, hm?

We need to put some lace here...

Mum, you forgot to buy lace for me.

- And the necklace and the earrings?
- Winzek!

- Yes, misstriss.
- Mum!

Do you really want Winzek
to choose lace and jewelry for us?

You're right, let's go to the city ourselves.

- Yes?
- Get the horse carriage ready.

Cinderella, do you want to come
to the city with us?

The people would run away from you!

You're lazy again,
you're supposed to clean up!

Properly, I said.

Stop it at once!

Kasperle, be quiet!

Wait a moment,
I want to go see Rosalie.

My dear Rosalie.

You can fly whereever you want.

I'm not allowed to leave the
estate, anymore.

And I would so much like to know
when I will see him again.

But can I go like this?

That's all for me?

Hey, Nikolaus, shall we get going?

You want to join us, Kasperle?

Na!

The first one for me!

Hurrah!

First shot already a strike!

Get away, now!

Ah, hurrah!

Hurrah!

Hurrah! Hurrah!

Congratulations. If you can manage to
shoot a bird now, too,

you'll be the king of today's hunt.

Be quiet, so nobody will discover us.

This precious ring from the king's vault,

will be given to the hunter,

who shoots a predator bird first.

The hunters to the front!

- First shot!
- Second shot. - Third!

It's your turn, Prince.

The bird is already too high.

What's that?

Whom does the arrow belong to?

My Lord...

It was me, please excuse me.

Who are you?

I thought you didn't plan to
shoot, anymore.

Hm, nothing unusual about this crossbow.

My Lord, shall the hunt continue?

The best shooter has already shown
his skills. The ring!

But it's yours.

Or will you show us some more of
your skills?

I'm sorry that you're mad at me.

Can you shoot those cones there?

Those up in the spruce.

Every little girl can do that.

Oh...

He!

A horse!

He!

Hm?

- Did a young hunter come this way?
- Why are you asking?

So, did he come this way?

In the whole forest there's only
a greenhorn and a young chicken

without feathers.

- Come down here!
- You come up!

I say: Come down!

And I say: Come up!

- We met before, haven't we?
- We did? You'll have to remind me of that.

Here in the forest, you small lizard.
But you won't escape this time!

Where is he gone?

We'll have to ask her.

- Where is she gone?
- Who?

The girl, the one that tricked
us a while ago.

Cinderella,
bring those buttons here!

Bring the scissors!

Cinderella,
where's the lace?

The necklace, Cinderella!

No, no.

Winzek, lay out carpets from the
door to the horse carriage!

Yes, Mylady.

How do I look?

You look pretty.

"Pretty"! You look very beautiful, Dora.
My hat!

Do you want to come with us
to the ball?

Would you like to come?

I know that I'm not allowed to.

But maybe I may look through the window?

And who will clean up here and
wash the clothes?

It will all be done before drawn,
I promise.

If you don't have enough work to do,
I'll give you some more.

So... so...

- But I...
- Hm?

When we come back, I don't want
to see a single corn, anymore.

The corn here, the lentils there.

Ha!

I'll let you know how often the
Prince will have danced with me.

Hold my train!

Ah!

My touch would make it dirty.
Hold it yourself. - Hm.

Don't be sad, we can dance
right here, this evening.

- Go and make us something to eat!
- Just as you demand, Majesty.

You're sad.

I know.

But I can't help you, unfortunately.

Oh my.

That will take more than a week.

My dear doves.

Have you come to help me again?

The corn in one bowl, the lentils
in the other.

Hopp!

I would never have made it without you.

Thank you so much.

Father once said I would ride Nikolaus
to my first ball like a hussar.

Mother wanted to make a ball dress
for me, with a train.

Also a long coat and pink dancing
slippers.

All that's left to me is Nikolaus.

Oh wait, I still have more treasures.
Three magic nuts, most of all.

Well, only two left.

You agree?

Nikolaus, how did you get here?
And who saddled you?

Her Highness, Lady Weihe with her
daughter Elsa.

Countess Stauch with daughter Imme.

Baroness Eck with three daughters.

His Highness Lord Baunz and
daughter Minka.

Don't make a face like that, smile!

- Lady Echternach with daughter.
- I'm supposed to marry a cow like that?

Father, let's move this to next year.

Do you hear that? And he's supposed to
be my successor.

This is not the time to squabble.

I'm sorry, I...

- Her Highness Lady...
- The Prince has smiled at you.

Did I ever make such a fuss
about marriage?

You have married mother, but these
are all strangers.

Lady Adler with daugther Tiny-Rose.

Lady Sperling with daughters.

Wouldn't it be better to save
your temper for the dancing?

I don't care.
Choose one, I'll dance with her.

His Majesty invites the noble guests

to open the dance.

Music!

Get started, this is impolite.

Maybe the blonde with the
silver train?

Better the black haired one with
the green train, hm?

What difference does it make?

I'll simply close my eyes.

You fool! Why were you so slow?

Would you allow me to dance with
your daughter?

May I?

I have to say, the Prince's taste
is not what I expected.

Hm!

My pretty girl!

Do you come from far away?

The distance was smaller than my
wish to dance with you.

- Even though I'm stepping on your toes?
- That's an honor for me, your Highness.

I would dance to the end of the world
with you, my Highness.

- You've got a lot courage then!
- I can borrow you as much as you want.

Thanks a lot, but I don't make debts.

What do you think, Nikolaus,
should I go back?

I'll do it, I won't?
I'll do it, I won't?

I'll do it, I won't?
I'll do it...

Alright then, I'll do it.

Don't be mad, I'm going, I'm going.

Such a lovely little girl!

Here you are, Highness.

The next Lady.

Watch where you're going!

- Isn't it time to have pity on him?
- No pity.

He'll be easier to handle this way.

You aren't tired already, are you?
I'll ask for faster music.

Fast or slow, I'll not dance, anymore.

Get back!

I'll rather cut down trees.

You start with that right away!

As you wish.

Good evening, your Highness.

Thank you for the friendly welcome.

Why?
I didn't even...

I'm sorry, you surprised me.

And I thought you came to welcome me.

In contrast, I was just about to go.

Then I probably shouldn't stop you.

Why not?

May I ask for a dance?

- Wouldn't it work better with music?
- What?

Why does the music not play,
preceptor? Musik!

Who are you?

Do you want to dance or to question me?

Who is she?

We'll find out sooner or later.

- How quickly our son forgot the trees!
- Look at her, look at her posture!

- Shouln't I invite her here?
- Let them dance first.

- With our bumpkin.
- You'll be asthonished!

Do you know who that is?

I've no idea.

- Why does she have a veil in front of her face?
- Maybe she has a very big nose.

- Tell me, who are you?
- Can't you see that for yourself?

Then remove the veil!

I don't recognise my own son!

- He's just doing what you asked him to do.
- But who is she?

You're even less patient than your son.

Don't you finally want to tell
me who you are?

Why do you want to know that?

Because I just chose my bride,
and I don't know who she is.

- Shhh, speak softly, they hear us.
- Shall everybody here it!

I want to shout it out into the world:
That I'm dizzy from happiness,

that I've fallen in love
and that I want to get married.

- You forgot something, though.
- What did I forget?

- To ask the bride if she wants to marry you, too.
- You would decline me?

I guess that would be an
outrageous impertinence?

Answer me, do you want to marry me?

First you'll have to solve a riddle:

The cheeks are dirty with cinder,
but it's not a chimney sweeper.

A hat with feathers and a crossbow,

but it's not a hunter.

- What are they...?
- Calm down, you'll know soon enough.

Third:

A silver dress with a train
for the ball,

but it's not a princess.

So?

Too bad. As long as you don't
know the answer to my riddle,

fare thee well.

- Why is she gone?
- What happened?

Bye.

What if he's fallen in love...

- But that's what you wanted.
- Without my permission?

- I don't think so!
- But my love!

Back then you haven't asked for
permission, either, and married me.

Hm...
Play, play!

Play!

Music!

Oh...

Quickly, the horses!

Open up!
Hey, open up!

Open up!

Open the gate!

Open up, finally!

What do you want here?

- We come with good intentions.
- And why?

Who's the master of this house?

It's a misstriss. She's on the ball
with her daughter.

What are you looking for?

- The beautiful Princess.
- Princess? What, here?

- "Princess"!
- She just came in here.

Let him choose a Princess!

I'm not sure, maybe she's not a
Princess, but she's beautiful.

- I've lost her here.
- Sure, but for sure!

Here are lots of great beauties.

Just help yourself!

You can choose one!

- Maybe we should go.
- Let's wait for the morning.

- We won't find her at night.
- No, I must find her.

I demand to see all women and girls,
who're living on this estate.

I can't believe it.
With which right do you demand that?

- But that's the Prince!
- The Prince?

Your Highness...

- All women and girls, from the first to the last.
- They're all here.

Now we're in trouble.

- She's was wearing a veil.
- And a pink ball dress.

- How did he come here?
- He's obviously looking for someone.

Wait.

- We don't know her face.
- No name, nothing.

I'll recognize her through her slipper!

Whom this slipper fits, becomes my wife!

Your foot!

Next.

I wonder whom this slipper will fit?
It's too small even for a doll.

Get lost, you miserable clown!

- Did everybody try it on?
- Here's a foot left.

Na, be quiet now.

- Is there really noone else living here?
- But yes, your Highness:

Cinderella.

- Cinderella?
- Yes, Cinderella.

- Cinderella!
- I didn't see her this evening.

Cinderella! Find her!

Come with me!

Wait here!

Come!

Shhh!

Quiet!

- Hold the torch!
- Yes.

Shhh.

There she is!

Cinderella!

- What is it?
- She's not in here.

She's not here.

Did you find her yet?

She can't be gone!

- Cinderella!
- Where are you? Show yourself!

Come with me, maybe she's in the stable.

Let's search the stable!

Cinderella!

Rub the horse.

She should be here.

She wasn't here, either.

Your Highness, look!

There she is.

Stop.

I didn't come for nothing, after all.

But why did you come?

- I wanted to find her.
- And why?

- I want to marry her.
- What stops you from doing that?

- Show me her face!
- Why?

- I want to recognize her.
- She's still wearing the ball dress.

- Why is she silent?
- First the engagement ring.

Try the slipper.

She shall try the slipper.

Doesn't she want to try on the slipper?

Don't you understand?
She's embarrassed.

Do you want to marry her or not?

Only, after she tried the slipper.

Go!

He's coming after us. You'll see,
he'll do exactly what I want.

Ah!

- Stop, you horses!
- Help!

Help us!

- So help me, finally!
- Give me your hand!

Come!

You're not the right one.

Misstriss!

Ah!

- Is there someone?
- I can't see anything.

Cinderella, are you in there?

Cinderella!

Winzek, do you hear that?

- Cinderella!
- Shhhh.

Rosalie, where were you?

Shall we use the last one?

But that's a wedding dress!

So?

We should get back.

They'll be worried in the castle.

Oh!

Look, look... Highness.

- That's her.
- Yes.

Go!

Are you bringing my slipper back?

And I will give you the ring
for the king of the hunt.

But that's yours.

Can you answer my riddle now?

The cheeks are dirty with cinder,
but it's not a chimney sweeper.

That was in the forest, the little girl.

Yes.
A hat with feathers and a crossbow,

- but it's not a hunter.
- The magic hunter, that was also you?

A silver dress with a train
for the ball,

but it's not a princess.
Who's that, my dear Lord, who's that?

- Our Cinderella!
- Our Cinderella!

Hurrah!

And mine, too.

If you want me?

And now we have a wedding, hurrah!

Hurrah!

Your highness,
what happens to the history lesson?