Cinderella

Following hot on the slippered heels of Into the Woods, this live-action Disney feature continues the trend for studios to give their classics a modern makeover. Directed by Kenneth Branagh, it offers a fresh approach to the fairy tale. In a press briefing at the Berlin Film Festival, its Prince Charming (Game of Thrones’ Richard Madden) stated “The original animated version was much more about this boy who comes to save the day and this version is so not like that ... it’s the strong girl by herself and a young man coming together that makes the story, rather than a far more sexist view.” Lily James (Downton Abbey) stars as Cinderella alongside Cate Blanchett, Helena Bonham-Carter and Derek Jacobi – but the gowns and sets have equal billing. “Branagh pulls out all the stops, attempting to outdo Powell and Pressburger, Ophüls and Renoir in a single go,” says Variety. Released 6 March in Russia, 12 March in Hong Kong and 26 March in Brazil.