Exploring the Themes of Frau Holle

This story is titled _______________

• Frau Holle

• Bananen im Schlafanzüge

• Boris geht in den Wald

• Alles Gute

This version of Frau Holle was filmed in the BRD (Bundesrepublik Deutschland - West Germany) in 1971. The version we watched in class was filmed in the DDR (Deutsche Demokraische Republik - East Germany). Based on what you know - hat are some differences you might expect to see? Why?

List one similarity and one difference you have noticed so far

List one more similarity and difference you notice!

Pechmarie is much more willing to jump in the well in this version. Why do you think they made this change from the original story?

In the original version, Pechmarie remains covered in Pitch until the end of her days. Why did she get the pitch removed in this version?

Do you think this was a good or bad change from the original story?