Kenneth Branagh directs this live-action feature inspired by the classic fairy tale. We follow the fortunes of young Ella (Lily James) whose father remarries following the death of her mother. Eager to support her loving father, Ella welcomes her new stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and her daughters Anastasia (Holliday Grainger) and Drisella (Sophie McShera) into their home. But, when Ella’s father unexpectedly passes away, she finds herself at the mercy of a jealous and cruel new family. Despite being relegated to nothing more than a servant girl, Ella refuses to give in to despair. It appears her fortunes may be about to change when the Palace sends out an open invitation for all maidens to attend a ball, raising Ella’s hopes of once again encountering the charming Kit (Richard Madden), who she met in the woods…
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Comp closes March 25.
Australian Competitions Club
