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Release Date:
Friday, April 22, 2016 Limited
Plot: What's the story about?
Based on three spellbinding stories of magic and the macabre by 17th-century folklorist Giambattista Basile, Tale of Tales unleashes a barrage of mind-bogglingly gorgeous and fantastical imagery as it brings to life the (mis)adventures of three kings: in the kingdom of Darkwood, the King (John Reilly) and his Queen (Salma Hayek) attempt to conceive a child through very unusual means; meanwhile, in Highhills, the none-too-bright monarch (Toby Jones) marries off his daughter to brutal ogre while developing a strange obsession with breeding a giant flea; and, the sex-obsessed crown of Strongcliff (Vincent Cassel) is in for a shock when the woman he falls in love with is not quite what she seems. Overflowing with surreal, dazzling surprises, this intoxicating cinematic spectacle is a delirious excursion into the dark heart of fairy tales.
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Who stars in Tale of Tales: Cast List
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Serena, Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy
Sing, Wreck-It Ralph
Who's making Tale of Tales: Crew List
A look at the Tale of Tales behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Matteo Garrone last directed Io Capitano and Pinocchio.
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Production: What we know about Tale of Tales?
Key Facts
- Inspired by the celebrated fairytales by Giambattista Basile.
- Official Selection, 2015 Cannes Film Festival
Filming Timeline
- 2015 - December: The film was set to Completed status.
Tale of Tales Release Date: When was the film released?
Tale of Tales was a Limited release in 2016 on Friday, April 22, 2016. There were 8 other movies released on the same date, including The Huntsman: Winter's War, Compadres and Nina.
As a Limited release, Tale of Tales will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.
Tale of Tales DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: When was the film released?
Tale of Tales was released on DVD & Blu-ray on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 .