Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979)

Production companies : Sands Films / EMI Films /

November 1, 1979 1h 28m United Kingdom Music English More

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A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.

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title：Stories from a Flying Trunk
status：Released
Release date： 1979
Runtime：1h 28m
Genres： Music · Fantasy · Family ·
Countries of origin： United Kingdom ·
Original Language： English ·
Director： Christine Edzard /
Writers： Hans Christian Andersen · Christine Edzard ·
Production companies： Sands Films · EMI Films ·
Overview：A magical blend of choreography, stop-motion and live action, Stories from a Flying Trunk captures the enchantment of three classic stories from Hans Christian Andersen. Conceived, written and directed by Oscar nominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton. The Kitchen contains household objects which come to life and hold an animated conversation. The Little Match Girl updates Andersen's heart-rending tale to London's East End in the late seventies. Little Ida is an inspired celebration of dance featuring members of the Royal Ballet.