The now traditional fairy-tales-turned-into-movies series by the German public TV stations are all exquisite, I liked this in particular, since it is a bridge between the traditional fairy tales and the more up-to-date fantasy stuff like (even) Game of thrones. The story is great, fun+adventure+romance+great scenery, cute animals in addition, the cast is excellent (many great names like Ken Duken, Jana Pallaske, Jürgen Vogel etc.), the soundtrack likewise. For me the message is female power (and loyalty) through all the female characters (including the cute rat) and on the side some arrogant men (king, prince) are being taught a lesson, but without embarassing them, and ending in reconciliation. And like others wrote: since this is a new character and being introduced as a prince from a country far away, it does not feel unnatural / coerced / out of place that the prince is black, and the actor is doing a fine job / is the right choice. Cripping and entertaining and a lot of heart - wonderful addition to the fairy tale movie-series.
Review of Die Hexenprinzessin
Die Hexenprinzessin
(2020 TV Movie)
Perfectly cast and filmed and done
19 November 2023
Warning: Spoilers