The story is based on the 19th-century Italian folk tale Fanta-Ghirò, persona bella , famously transcribed by in his Fiabe italiane collection.
Fantaghirò (also known as The Cave of the Golden Rose ) is a cult classic Italian fantasy television film released in 1991. Directed by Lamberto Bava , it blends traditional European folklore with a rebellious, modern spirit that made it a massive success across Europe. Core Premise & Origins FantaghirГІ (1991)