Patricia Baxter"Princess Arete", the 2001 fantasy animated film by Studio 4°C, is back online until November 25th, 2025!
This is one of my all time favourite films, and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves fairytales and character driven narratives!
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Also, after you watch it, feel free to read the article I wrote for @animefeminist comparing the film to its source material, “The Clever Princess” by Diana Coles. I discuss how they both present unique feminist narratives, and why both interpretations are valuable.
Two Clever Princesses, Two Feminist Fairy Tales: The Clever Princess vs Princess Arete - Anime Feminist
Both interpretations of Arete’s tale are valuable works rich with feminist themes, and looking at the different ways the different versions play them out gives insight into the potential strengths that different tones and narrative structures can hold.