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Stories from a Flying Trunk

U19791h 28mChristine Edzard

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"After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…"

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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BalletStop MotionBased On Fairy TalePortmanteauInanimate Objects Come To LifeModern Fairy Tale

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What is Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979) about?

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…

Who stars in Stories from a Flying Trunk?

Stories from a Flying Trunk stars Murray Melvin (Hans Christian Andersen), Ann Firbank (The Mother), Tasneem Maqsood (The Little Match Girl), John Tordoff (The Tramp), John Dalby (Queen Victoria). The film was directed by Christine Edzard.

How long is Stories from a Flying Trunk?

Stories from a Flying Trunk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated U.

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