Once Upon a Time (1973 film)

Once Upon a Time German Maria dOro und Bello Blue is a 1973 West German animated musical film written and directed by Roberto Gavioli and Rolf Kauka. The story is based on the German fairytale Mother Hulda.

One day during a royal hunt, the Prince of the kingdom is separated from his hunting party when he chases after a white stag. He loses the stag, but stumbles upon MaryLou bathing in the woods and viciously chastising Maria, who is waiting on her. When MaryLou goes away to change, the Prince approaches the crying Maria and comforts her. MaryLou returns and, thinking the Prince is a common hunter, tricks him and steals his horse. The Prince and Maria spend some time alone together and fall in love. As a token, the Prince gives Maria a garnet stone necklace, telling her that it will bring them together again. They part ways.Back at their house, MaryLou sees Maria admiring her garnet stone necklace. MaryLou taunts Maria by grabbing the necklace and dropping it into a well. ........

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