Synopsis
Once upon a time there were three neighboring kingdoms each with a magnificent castle, from which ruled kings and queens, princes and princesses. One king was a fornicating libertine, another captivated by a strange animal, while one of the queens was obsessed by her wish for a child. Sorcerers and fairies, fearsome monsters, ogres and old washerwomen, acrobats and courtesans are the protagonists of this loose interpretation of the celebrated tales of Giambattista Basile.
Thoughts
Tale of Tales is an adult fairy tale come to life. Stunning visuals collide with wild stories. I did enjoy this film but felt it lost its way towards the end and the ending was unsatisfactory. Having said that, this is a film I know would get better upon a second viewing.
Rating
6/10
