Stories from a Flying Trunk
1979
⏱️ 88 minutes
📅 Released
🌐 EN
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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.
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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.
Cast
Crew
Director
Christine Edzard
Writer
Christine Edzard
Producer
Richard Goodwin, John Brabourne
Production
Sands Films, EMI Films
Keywords
balletstop motionbased on fairy taleportmanteauinanimate objects come to lifemodern fairy tale