Maleficent

What if the classic Sleeping Beauty story were told from the perspective of its most feared character? The film explores the origins of Maleficent and reveals how a kind-hearted young woman from a peaceful forest kingdom became one of the most powerful and vengeful figures in the land. With magnificent black wings and a strong sense of duty, Maleficent becomes the protector of her home until Stefan, a man she once trusted, betrays her and changes her life forever. Consumed by pain and anger, Maleficent seeks revenge when Stefan's daughter Aurora is born. She places a powerful curse on the young princess, condemning her to fall into an eternal sleep on her hundredth birthday. Yet as Aurora grows older, an unexpected bond begins to develop between the two. Their relationship forces Maleficent to confront the pain of her past and reconsider the true nature of the curse she has placed on the princess.