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THREE WISHES FOR CINDERELLA

Adapted from Božena Němcová's tale

Story Screenplay

Starring

Put that back right away!

- Who else than Cinderella… - And the king arriving any minute now.

Hurry up, you slackers!

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Script

Production Assistants Assistant Set Decoration

Wait!

Costume Design Costumes

Make-up Set Decoration

No, bad boy!

Music Played by

Conducted by Sung by

Orchestra Lyrics by

Come on, get a move on! What the…

Film Editor Sound

Everything last minute, of course!

Concept Design Specialist Advisor

Produced by

Careful with your slippers, and mind the wind!

Director of Photography

Come on.

Pick it up and scram! I really don't know what I pay you for!

Directed by

I bet you enjoyed that, you little buffoon.

Dramaturgy

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Yurashek, I brought you something.

It's been three years since I got you from my father.

I'd love to take you for a ride again…

But you know we mustn't.

There's chaos everywhere, they're expecting the king.

I'll come back once I'm done with my work, all right?

- Bailiff! Are they on their way yet? - Janek? -Not yet!

Not a living soul, Milady.

Come inform me as soon as the procession appears at the woods.

As you wish.

I bet that was Cinderella again.

You'll be the death of me, Gimlet.

Clean it up, quickly!

Hurry!

- Who did it? - Milady, that bowl was cracked anyway.

That's not what I asked.

- Well? - It was me, Mother, please forgive me.

- Rosie? - Yes, Madame?

Is everything prepared?

The meat… yes. Chicken, the wine…

Yes, Milady, everything.

Honoring such guests is no child's play.

So make sure not to ruin anything, Rosie.

My goodness, I don't know if you're so clumsy or you do it on purpose…

What an inheritance your late father left me!

- Yes, like father, like… - Leave my father alone!

He left you the entire homestead, woods, and mill!

How dare you speak to me like that!

Did you hear that?

Just so you know,

those days of gallivanting in the woods with your dad

teaching you to shoot a crossbow and such foolishness are over!

As though you were a boy!

I'm in charge now, and you're just a housemaid, nothing more!

Tend to the fire and mind the cinders!

And don't you dare come within ten paces of that damn horse!

Let me see that.

You'll pick through this by lunch and then come ask for forgiveness.

I'll drive the defiance and that damn pride out of your head.

And God forbid I see you around once the king's procession is here.

Don't waste your breath on this grimy little thing.

Thank you, Cinderella. I can help you with that…

And I'll be on my own for this?

Dear child, a stepmother's after all always one step too far.

But Dora wasn't father's own and he still loved her!

My friends…

The peas go in the basket, the ashes in the pail.

You're kind.

Are you here for a treat?

You mustn't go in now.

Will you manage all of that?

Well? It sure looks like it.

Well, Cinderella. Is the royalty on its way yet? Well?

How did you know it was me?

Not me, Yurashek. He can sense your presence a mile away.

Why aren't you awaiting the lords with the others?

I'm not allowed. But I'd rather be here anyway.

Aren't you even a bit curious about the prince?

I saw him last year when they were passing through here to the castle.

And? Did you like him?

From them all, I like Yurashek the most.

- They're coming! - They're here!

All right, children, no monkey business.

Quiet.

Dory, everything all right?

Make sure to tell me which one's the prince.

Let's go!

Where did you come from, little one?

You poacher, you!

Don't act innocent. Run along and go welcome the king! Go on!

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

I'll be back with Yurashek before you know it! Run along!

Rosalie!

Are you guarding my treasure?

Don't I know it.

Yurashek is calling for me. We don't have much time, see?

Okay, now, don't forget to curtsy, and keep smiling, understand?

Where is the prince, preceptor, and Karel with Vitek?

I don't know, Your Majesty, I was lecturing them on good manners,

and once we entered the woods, they disappeared.

- Find them at once and reprimand them. - Yes.

Never mind, I'll do it myself later.

Wait here.

Where has your legendary aim gone, Prince?

Look!

Let's get her!

This way!

Where are the tracks?

There she is!

Milord, go left, and you, move in from the other side!

Look, we've got her!

- That's her? - No one else is here, as you can see.

- It's just a little girl. - A featherless chick!

- A baby bird! - A child!

- Oh dear. - Look at that.

- It would like to fight. - Maybe it'd rather like a spanking.

Or maybe a tumble in the thorns. Hmm?

When hell freezes over, idiots!

What? You don't know who you're reckoning with, you little wagtail!

If you're such a man, you wouldn't fight a little girl, would you?

What are you doing?

Jump off, she'll throw you!

- Penny, get back here! - She'll break her neck!

This won't end well, the stableman himself is afraid of your horse!

That goddamn crazy girl!

We have to get to her!

Go back to your master, go!

Well I'll be damned, she got her to be gentle as a lamb, that wildling.

- She ought to get… - Nothing short of a medal, gentlemen.

- For outfoxing us like that. - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty, why do you grieve me so? What about your studies?

- Into the woods! - Your Majesty!

Your Majesty,

I can't even express how much we looked forward to your visit,

as well as your wife, as well as the Prince, as well as…

As well as the entire procession, and so on… Thank you dearly.

Dory here didn't even sleep a wink.

The Prince, His Majesty, didn't deign to come with you this time, I see…?

Oh, he deigned, all right…

But he got caught up along the way with the study of flora.

What a pity.

We've spent the whole year awaiting your visit to my estate.

I even had a dream about it.

Your Majesty invited us to a ball, Dory and me…

The other day I had such a vivid dream,

Your Majesty deigned to smile at Dory and said,

"Come, dear girl, we'll be glad to see you."

We'll be glad to see you there.

Our pleasure. Thanks for the hospitality.

Let's move on.

Your Majesty, it's such an indescribable honor…

We've got the invitation to the ball in the bag.

Who knows, amongst such gentry you might catch someone's eye.

Maybe even the prince's himself!

Well, why not? You're not that ugly.

Aren't you ashamed for acting like a little boy?

At your age, I already…

- …bore the burden of ruling. - …bore the burden of ruling.

Your crest will fall once we marry you off.

Greater hotheads than you have been tamed by marriage.

I respect your own experience.

Wouldn't it be better to talk about it at home? And without witnesses?

Gentlemen! I was hoping you'd rather focus

on your studies of diplomacy and court etiquette.

Your Majesty, we try very hard not to neglect a single moment, right?

However, education isn't effortless. I daresay it calls for much effort.

And where did you leave the preceptor?

- Where has he wandered off to again? - So reckless…

Is he just threatening me, or does he truly want to marry me off?

No, this time, he means it.

Buy a whole roll of the linen, then, two spools of gold thread,

30 cubits of velvet, that should be enough for the train, ideally blue.

But Mama, I don't want velvet, I want satin!

The velvet is for me, Dory. And above all, Vince,

40 cubits of the most expensive satin, sky blue.

- Forty cubits isn't enough. - Take fifty then.

Ah, I almost forgot: a wide golden hem, ten cubits.

And for me those silver shoe buckles.

Tell the seamstress you'll pick her up the day after tomorrow.

The ball is soon! Don't forget anything!

Giddy up!

Whoa…

Cinderella, you'll freeze!

Did Milady order you to do this?

Who else.

And what about you? Anything I can get you in town?

A tiara and pearls and a dress with a train…

I can see them already, persuading me to go to the ball with them.

It isn't worth a single tear.

If it were up to me, I'd bring you anything you desired.

I swear to God!

Then bring me whatever happens to hit you between the eyes.

Yeah? Okay then. Giddy up!

Has the Lady from Zemlov accepted the invitation?

Of course, Your Majesty. Her messenger arrived a moment ago.

And what about the Princess of Rosenberg?

She will arrive with her daughters, Miss Lisa and Miss Lulu.

The younger one is at least thirty.

She's younger than you and very nice. Unlike you.

What about the widow of the Baron from Krasna Hurka?

Your Majesty, the Baroness from Kouty promised to definitely come

with all three of her daughters.

I thought it's supposed to be a ball. Sounds more like a hunt to me.

Your cheek isn't becoming, Prince.

I apologize for my honesty, I was raised in its name.

May I take leave?

First, you will listen to what I have to say.

I'm sorry, Your Majesty,

but I didn't think the family council would take this long.

The preceptor and my companions have been waiting at least half an hour now.

- May I dismiss them? - What are you up to that's so important?

The study of history.

And then we wanted to examine Your Majesty's family tree.

After which I'd be subjected to a lesson of etiquette

and intelligent conversation, and…

History. Conversation.

- Are you winding me up? - Winding you up? How could I?

Ah, here you are.

Hold this.

There. I'll show you.

Here.

Take those horses away!

What of the crossbows then?

Studying, my foot!

No wonder he's in no hurry to marry when he can gallivant in the woods

with his crossbow and horse all day long.

Crossbow? Horse? How come?

Take a look.

I'm responsible for you. Your education is no joke.

It's a matter of utmost state import.

I don't understand, Your Majesty.

Well then… Don't forget to practice dance poses.

I don't want you embarrassing me at the ball. When I was your age, I…

- …wore out shoes dancing at balls. - …wore out shoes dancing at balls!

- Oh really? - Before we'd met, of course.

And yet you'd apologized that it was your first time dancing

when you stepped on my slippers!

I won't boast of that to my son, you surely understand why…

My dear, he takes after you in everything.

- In everything of importance. - No! -Yes.

A lesson of conversation to follow this dance class.

Ah, conversation, yes.

Ow!

Your Majesty. I've decided to allow you to propose to me. Do you agree?

Not quite, beautiful countess.

I respect your renowned family and your untold beauty humbles me,

but my heart forever belongs to the hunt, shooting,

and horse racing, so nothing will come of the wedding!

As the poet says, "I'll have to take a rain check!"

And as that little girl said, "When hell freezes over!"

Look!

Noble lads! Noble lads!

Hurry up!

So what about your studies?

- Wait. - Sh.

Whoa!

I almost forgot about you, dearie.

Giddy up!

Soft as a cobweb.

Go there, now turn around.

No dawdling, hurry up.

Terrible.

Look what I got you, Cinderella.

It struck me right in the nose.

Right when I was dreaming I was at your wedding.

What did you just give her?

Show me. Hurry up!

Oh, what a beautiful present.

Fit for a squirrel!

So the bodice will go here, and here…

Mom! You forgot to buy the lace!

And the new necklace and rings!

- Vince! -But Mom! - Yes, Milady?

You can't send the stableman to buy lace and jewelry.

True. We'll go into town ourselves.

- As you wish. - Call the bailiff.

Tell him to ready the coach.

Cinderella, would you like to go to town with us?

You would just spook everyone!

What're you gawking at?

Mind your work and give the floor a good sweep!

I said a good sweep, understand?

Stop that this instant!

Don't be a bad boy.

Wait here, I'll check up on Rosalie.

You're living the dream, Rosalie.

You fly wherever you want,

while I can't even go out past the backyard.

I'd love to see which way he goes.

But how could I, looking like this?

All this is for me?

Don't be afraid of me, these clothes fell out of the hazelnut.

How do you like me now, little one?

First shot!

Hooray!

Here.

There. Now you just have to get a bird of prey,

and Your Majesty will be the king of today's hunt!

Sh.

This precious ring from the royal treasury will belong to that hunter

who is first to kill a bird of prey.

Hunters, go forth!

- First shot! - Second.

Third!

It's your turn, Prince.

It's already too high up.

Whose arrow is this?

Wow, chief…

Your Majesty!

Forgive me.

Who are you?

I thought you weren't going to shoot anymore.

- Hm. Quite ordinary. - Your Majesty!

Will we continue the hunt?

No. The best hunter has already shown what he's worth.

The ring.

It's rightfully yours.

Or do you want to show your skill some more?

I'm sorry you're upset.

Do you see the pinecones on that treetop?

Are you up for it?

Where I'm from, a little girl could manage that.

The horses!

Hey!

Hey!

Did a young huntsman happen to pass through here?

Why do you ask?

Did he or did he not?

No. There's only one wagtail in this forest as far as you can see.

Child!

- Come down here. - You come up here!

I said, come down here!

And I said, you come up here!

Haven't I seen you somewhere?

You'd have to refresh my memory.

In this forest, you little squirrel.

You won't escape me this time.

- Where's he gone? - Where is he?

She will tell us yet!

Where is she?

Where's she disappeared to?

- Who? - That little girl.

I was talking to her a minute ago.

Cinderella, hand me those buttons!

Cinderella, that silver thread!

Cinderella, the necklace!

Stop dallying.

Vince, have the carpet laid out all the way to the sleigh.

Yes, Milady.

So what do you think?

Beautiful.

So very beautiful! Dory!

Get my hat!

Tell me, would you like to come with us to the ball?

Tell me, would you?

I know you wouldn't let me step foot in the castle.

But allow me at least to peep in through the window!

And who will clean the house? And do the ironing? Huh?

I'd have everything done by morning.

If you feel like you don't have enough work to do… you'll get more.

When we get back, I don't want to see a single grain.

Lentils on one side, corn on the other. Hmm?

Tomorrow I'll tell you how many times I danced with the Prince.

Hold my train.

You know what? Hold it yourself, I would only get it dirty.

Don't be sad. We can dance together after dinner!

You'd do better to go make us something to eat.

- As you wish, Milord. - And get to it!

You wish you could go, don't you?

I know.

But I can't help you.

Oh dear.

It'll take me more than a week to pick this all up.

My darling doves, did you come to help me?

Well then,

the corn belongs in the basket, the lentils in the bowl.

I don't know what I'd do without you.

Thank you.

My father always thought I'd ride to my first dance on Yurashek as a hussar.

And my poor mother had promised me a beautiful dress with a veil.

Pink like the blush of dawn.

Now all I've got left is Yurashek.

But no, I still have many other things, I know!

The three magical hazelnuts.

Actually, only two are left.

Rosalie, do you think…?

Yurashek, how did you get here?

And who saddled you up?

The noble Lady of Black Forest with her daughter Chastity.

The Baroness of Little Grove with her granddaughter Gloria.

The Lady from Zemlov and daughters.

The Lord of Bosakov with daughter Belle.

You look like you've just swallowed a lemon, smile a little.

I'd like to know which one you'd be smiling at if you had to marry her.

Dad, please, let's put it off till next year.

Do you hear this?

And to think that he's supposed to be my successor.

You couldn't pick a better time for a row.

Did you notice how he smiled at you?

To think I'd have put up such a fight over marriage…

But you married Mom, whereas I'm forced to choose from strangers.

Lady of Ouklov…

With daughter Fleurette.

It'd be best to suspend your temper for the time being.

I don't care, I'll dance with the one you pick for me.

Your Majesty now invites you to the first dance.

Music!

Come on, don't be rude.

Look at that pretty blonde with the blue train.

Or that raven-haired one in yellow.

And you tell me choosing is easy?

I'll pick one at random.

You goose, couldn't you have hurried up?

May I?

May I have this dance?

I'm amazed.

I can see that to this day I don't know the Prince's type.

♪ Wherever may, my birdie, your nest be?

♪ Thy shelter from the storm?

♪ Traps and foils can still deceive thee

♪ Thou lookst lonely and forlorn…

♪ Hey, silver birch, bend your branch low

♪ Keep birdie safe from all the snow

♪ So her worries may all cease

♪ And I can go…

♪ And be at peace…

♪ Wherever may, dear birdie, your nest be?

Have you come from afar?

The distance was no greater than my desire to dance with Your Majesty.

Despite my constant stepping on your toes?

It's an honor, Your Majesty.

I could dance with you until the end of time.

What courage you have.

I can lend you as much courage as you need.

Certainly not, Milady. I don't do debts!

Do you think I should go inside, Yurashek?

Should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I, should I, shouldn't I…

I should!

I'll try my luck then.

Don't be mad, I'm on my way.

Mind out!

- Won't you show him some mercy? - Let's leave him to it.

It might knock some sense into him.

Out of breath already? I'll have them play you a more upbeat tune.

Let them play what they will, I'm done with dancing.

Get back in there.

I'd rather be cutting down trees!

Go ahead. You can start right away!

As you wish.

Good evening, Your Majesty.

Thank you for that kind welcome.

Well, I don't…

I apologize, you surprised me.

- I thought you were coming my way. - On the contrary, I wanted to leave.

I won't keep you then.

But I don't want to go, not anymore.

May I?

Wouldn't it be better with music?

- Why aren't they playing? - Play!

Who are you?

Would you rather interrogate me or dance?

Who could it be?

Hopefully, she'll say so herself.

Our son completely forgot about chopping down those trees.

Look at that graceful movement.

Should I invite her over here?

- Let them dance together first. - With that blunderer of ours?

You might be surprised.

- Do you know who it is? - I don't.

Why doesn't she take off that veil?

I guess she's hiding her huge nose.

Tell me who you are.

Can't you tell yourself?

Take off your veil then.

I don't recognize my own son.

- He's just doing what you wanted. - But who is she?

You're almost more eager than your son.

At least give me a hint about who you are.

Why do you want to know?

Because I've just chosen my bride and I don't know who it is.

Keep it down, Prince, they're listening.

Let them listen. I'll tell the whole world if I want to.

That my head is dizzy with joy.

That I've fallen in love, and I'm going to have a wedding.

- Haven't you forgotten something? - What?

To ask the bride if she'd have you.

You would dump me?

That would be very daring, wouldn't it?

Answer me. Do you want me or not?

I'll give you a riddle, and if you solve it…

First: cheeks grimy with ash, but it isn't a chimney sweep.

The second: a hat with feathers, a crossbow and jacket,

but it's not a huntsman.

- Whatever are they…? - Calm down.

You'll find out soon enough.

And the third: a dress with a train, embroidered with silver,

but a princess it is not, Milord.

What a pity.

Until you know the answer to my riddle… goodbye.

- What happened? - Why did she run away?

What if he's fallen in love?

That was what you wished for.

Without my permission?

- We'll see about that. - My dear!

You didn't obey what they asked of you at home when you brought me either.

Why the hell aren't they playing? Play!

Music, please!

Get the horses, quick!

♪ Wherever may, my birdie, your nest be?

♪ Thy shelter from the storm?

♪ Traps and foils can still deceive thee

♪ Thou lookst lonely and forlorn…

♪ Hey, silver birch, bend branches low

♪ Keep birdie safe from all the snow

♪ So her worries may all cease

♪ And I can go…

♪ And be at peace…

♪ And I can go…

♪ And be at peace.

Open the gates!

Open up!

What's going on, Vince?

Give me that.

What do you want?

We're not here with bad intentions.

Why then?

Who's the Master of the house?

Not Master, but Mistress.

She is with her daughter at the royal ball.

He's agape like an ape.

Let's hear him say what he wants!

That beautiful princess.

- A princess? - Here?

She arrived here a moment before me.

Let him find that princess of his then!

I don't know if she's a princess, but she's beautiful.

And I lost her here somewhere.

Here?

We've got a whole load of beauties right here, take a look!

- Now to just find the right one! - Take a pick, laddie!

Just don't get blinded by her sunshine!

- Your Majesty, that's not a bad idea. - Let's wait for dawn.

- Tomorrow is another day. - What can we do now, at night?

No. I have to find her.

I want to see all the women and girls that are in this yard.

Oh, and by what right, Sir?

- It's the Prince! - Oh, really, the Prince…

- Your Majesty! - The women and girls, all of them.

Of course, Your Majesty, here they are.

My goodness, I really don't know how you plan to do this.

- She had a veil! - And a pink dress.

Stop!

What's he doing here?

He's looking for someone.

- When you don't know her name… - Recognize her face, or appearance…

I'll recognize her by the slipper.

The one it fits will become my wife!

Your foot.

Next.

Next!

I'd like to see whom it'll fit, it's small even for a doll.

Get out of here! You crazy jokester!

Has everyone tried it on?

Here's one more!

You dunce!

There you go!

Is there really no other girl here?

Well, yes, there is, Your Majesty.

Cinderella!

True, Cinderella!

But where is she? She hasn't showed yet!

- We all have to go look for her! - I haven't seen her all night!

- I said, we have to find her! - Cinderella!

- Go look for her. - Cinderella!

Let's go.

Wait here!

- What do you want to do? - Be quiet and hurry up.

- Take that rope. - What for?

Sh!

- Hold this. - Do you think she's in there?

Ah, here you are!

Cinderella!

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

Let's go.

This way, Your Majesty.

Cinderella!

- Cinderella! - Cinderella! Where are you?

Let's take a look in the stable.

Cinderella!

Look, Your Majesty.

Do you see that?

Unharness him and wipe him dry.

Prince!

Stop!

It wasn't a vain effort after all. I won't let you run off again!

We don't know why you came here.

- To find her. - Why were you looking for her?

- To ask her to marry me. - And what's stopping you?

- Reveal your face. - Why?

So I can recognize her!

She has everything like at the ball: the dress, the headband, the veil…

- Why doesn't she say something? - After you give her the ring.

Let her try on the slipper.

Let her try on the slipper.

Why doesn't she want to try on her own slipper?

Don't you understand? She's shy…

Do you want to marry her or not?

Once she tries on the slipper.

Go!

He's coming after us.

I knew he'd eventually do what I wanted him to.

Help! Somebody help!

Grab onto me! Give me your hand!

You aren't my bride!

Wait, help us, my God!

This'll be the death of me. God…

- Bailiff! - I'm coming, Milady!

Hurry up!

- Do you see anything? - Something's in there!

Let me see. Cinderella!

She couldn't have disappeared into thin air.

Help me out.

- Here. - Vince, do you hear that?

- Cinderella! - Sh!

Rosalie, where have you been?

But this is the last one.

But that's… That's a wedding dress!

Well?

We should get going.

By now they'll be worried at the castle.

Hey, look, Your Majesty!

That's her!

- Well, go on! - Go!

Did you bring me my slipper?

I should return the ring for the king of the hunt.

But it belongs to you.

Do you know the answer to my riddle yet?

Cheeks grimy with ash, but it isn't a chimney sweep?

That one time in the woods… That little girl was you!

A hat with feathers, a crossbow and jacket, but it's not a huntsman.

That was also you, that young marksman?

A dress with a train, embroidered with silver, but a princess it is not.

Who is it?

- Our Cinderella! - Our Cinderella!

- Hooray! - Our Cinderella!

And also mine… If you'll have me.

- There'll be a wedding! - Hooray!

♪ Wherever may, dear birdie, your nest be?

♪ Thy shelter from the storm?

♪ Traps and foils can still deceive thee,

♪ Thou lookst lonely and forlorn…

♪ Hey, silver birch, bend branches low,

♪ Keep birdie safe from all the snow,

♪ So her worries may all cease,

♪ And I can go…

♪ And be at peace.

Your Majesty!

Your history lesson is about to start!

♪ Wherever may, my birdie, your nest be?

♪ Where will you lay your head tonight?

♪ The world is windy, cold and frosty

♪ I myself am getting quite a fright

♪ Hey, silver birch, bend branches low

♪ Keep birdie away from all the snow

♪ So her worries may all cease

♪ And I can go…

♪ And be at peace…

The End