Before you discover the live-action version with Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot in theaters in 2024, Disney+ invites you to rediscover the charming original version of the animated classic: Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Released in theaters in 1937, this Disney Studios feature film is an adaptation of the Brothers Grimm’s 1812 fairy tale of the same name.
Contrary to popular belief, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is not the first animated film in the history of cinema, but it is definitely the first animated film from Disney Studios! A classic among classics.
Considered a masterpiece, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs revolutionized the world of animation thanks to the masterful works of Disney studio artists, who impressed American and international audiences at the time.
The techniques developed, the innovative process and the creative spirit of the teams behind this film, directed by David Carrick Hand, marked a turning point in cinema and allowed Walt Disney to open a long collection of “Disney Animation Classics”.
Restored 4K version for Snow White!
If the film captivated you as a child, expect to be blown away by the restored 4K version of this animated classic, which launches today on Disney+. This new version of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is offered in conjunction with the Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary, and a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray edition will also be available commercially.
On the left is the original version and on the right is the restored 4K version.
Disney has even shared before-and-after comparison shots between the original print and the restored 4K version of the film, in case you needed more reasons to convince you to watch this animated masterpiece again.
According to the company, there is a restored version “The result of a collaborative effort by the Walt Disney Studios Restoration and Conservation Team, working closely with Walt Disney Animation Studios’ principal artists”.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is available in a restored 4K version on Disney+.
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