The film has all the characteristics of a fairy-tale, right down to its setting in an undefined and suspended point in time that we could describe as modern. There’s the castle, the frozen lake, the woods, the multi-coloured houses. Just like in any self-respecting fairy-tale, the film is set in an imaginary land, which we can however place in South Tyrol, and more specifically, on the Renon Plateau.
The Hotel Regina, the “castle” of the protagonist who bears its name, is an ancient villa that was used as a hotel in the early 20th century.
Lake Costalovara, 1,176 metres above sea level and 12km from Bolzano, is the recreational ground of the kids who ice skate on it, and at certain times of year, becomes the ideal place for admiring the northern lights, which are reflected in its frozen waters.
Last but not least, the film’s sequences often feature the Church of St. George and St. James, which dates back to the XIII century, and which Fräulein visits to help the parish priest with cleaning and investiture duties.
The film has all the characteristics of a fairy-tale, right down to its setting in an undefined and suspended point in time that we could describe as modern. There’s the castle, the frozen lake, the woods, the multi-coloured houses. Just like in any self-respecting fairy-tale, the film is set in an imaginary land, which we can however place in South Tyrol, and more specifically, on the Renon Plateau.
The Hotel Regina, the “castle” of the protagonist who bears its name, is an ancient villa that was used as a hotel in the early 20th century.
Lake Costalovara, 1,176 metres above sea level and 12km from Bolzano, is the recreational ground of the kids who ice skate on it, and at certain times of year, becomes the ideal place for admiring the northern lights, which are reflected in its frozen waters.
Last but not least, the film’s sequences often feature the Church of St. George and St. James, which dates back to the XIII century, and which Fräulein visits to help the parish priest with cleaning and investiture duties.
In one scene from the film, Walter goes into town for a walk, and stops at a restaurant where he eats a typical dish from Tyrolean cuisine: canederli, or rather, bread gnocchi stuffed with speck or cheese and cooked in meat broth.
Copyright: Federico Vagliati
Lucia Mascino - Soprabolzano (BZ)
Copyright: Federico Vagliati
Christian De Sica - Soprabolzano (BZ)
Copyright: Federico Vagliati
Lucia Mascino - Soprabolzano (BZ)
Copyright: Federico Vagliati
Christian De Sica - Soprabolzano (BZ)
Copyright: Federico Vagliati
Christian De Sica - Lake Costalovara
Regina, or Fräulein as the locals in her mountain town call her to highlight her status as a surly spinster, lives in an abandoned hotel with just her hen Marylin for company. The arrival of an unexpected guest breaks down her reluctance to carry on relationships with other people.
