Weirdhouse Cinema: Rock'n Roll Wolf
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What is 'Rock'n Roll Wolf' also known as?
'Rock'n Roll Wolf' is also known as 'Mama.'
What are the countries involved in the production of 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The film is a Romanian-Soviet-French co-production.
What fairy tale is 'Rock'n Roll Wolf' based on?
It is based on the Brothers Grimm tale 'The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats.'
What is the director's name of 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The film is directed by the Romanian filmmaker Elisabetta Bostan.
What are some unique elements in 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The film features Russian ballet dancers dressed as spiders or sparrows, rooftop seesaws, goat boy levitation, ice-based wolf traps, and a rainbow parrot with auctioneer energy.
How does the audience react to 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
Audience reactions are diverse, ranging from delight and confusion to intense nostalgia for those who grew up watching it on TV in certain European countries.
Is 'Rock'n Roll Wolf' considered a Christmas movie?
While not explicitly a Christmas movie, it has elements of winter folklore and was reportedly played annually on Norwegian TV during Christmas, known there as 'Raka Ulven.'
What is the main conflict in 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The main conflict revolves around the wolf's attempts to eat the goat children, with Mama Goat trying to protect them.
What is the significance of the song 'Mama's Home' in the film?
The song 'Mama's Home' is a secret code that Mama Goat teaches her children to identify her and keep the wolf out of their house.
How does the film 'Rock'n Roll Wolf' end?
The wolf falls into a trap set by the villagers in the ice, but he is saved and promises to change his ways, leading to a happy ending.
What is the runtime of 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The film has a runtime of 80 minutes.
Is there an English version of 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
Yes, there is a native English version of the film where the songs are performed in English by the cast.
What is the main theme of 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The main theme is the struggle between the wolf's predatory nature and Mama Goat's protective instincts, with a mix of musical and dance numbers.
What is the significance of the donkey character in 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The donkey is a conflicted character who is part of the wolf's gang but shows moments of empathy and sadness, making him one of the more complex characters in the film.
What is the role of the parrot character in 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The parrot is a traveling entertainer and auctioneer who sets up a fair in the village, facilitating various dance and musical numbers.
What is the significance of the winter setting in 'Rock'n Roll Wolf'?
The winter setting ties into the film's themes of winter folklore and the transition from winter to spring, aligning it with holiday and seasonal themes.
- 1976 Romanian-Soviet-French co-production
- Adaptation of "The Wolf and the Seven Young Goats"
- Diverse audience reactions: confusion, nostalgia, celebrity crushes
- Unique visual and musical styles
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