The Brothers Grimm, from book to film

In 2005, a fictitious film about the Brothers Grimm was made. It starred Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Lena Headey and Monica Bellucci.

Heath Ledger as Jakob Grimm and Matt Damon as Wilhelm Grimm

It was an exaggerated portrait of the Brothers Grimm as traveling con-artists in French-occupied Germany during the early 19th century.

Lena Headey as Angelika, daughter of the woodsman

Along their travels, the brothers eventually encounter a genuine fairy tale curse which requires real courage instead of their usual fake exorcisms.

Monica Bellucci as the Mirror Queen

Watch the trailer from the movie below and decide if it’s worth watching and if their book is worth reading.

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