Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale

Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairy Tale (DVD) (*)

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Language Selections:
Dutch ( Subtitles )
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
169 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Scene Access

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Philip Saville

Written By:
Hans Christian Andersen
Kit Hesketh-Harvey

Actors:
Edward Atterton ..... Prince Christian of Denmark
Patrick Barlow ..... Plopqvist
Lynda Bellingham ..... Landlady
Steven Berkoff ..... Meisling
Kieran Bew ..... Hans Christian Andersen
Hugh Bonneville ..... Publisher
Simon Callow ..... Charles Dickens
Mathieu Carrière ..... Otto
Jeff Caster ..... Shipping company official
Sarah Cattle ..... Chambermaid
Mark Dexter ..... Edward
Tamsin Egerton ..... Kate Dickens
James Fox ..... Jonas Collin
Emily Hamilton ..... Jette /
Little Mermaid ..... Crown Princess / Chinese Empress
Caroline Harker ..... Edward 'Plorn' Dickens
Charlie Hicks ..... Han's Mother
Geraldine James ..... Second Debutante
Astrid Leberti ..... Matchgirl
Anna Maguire ..... Jenny
Flora Montgomery ..... Mrs. Dickens
Carolyn Pickles ..... Gypsy Washerwoman
Miranda Pleasence ..... Francis Dickens
Joe Prospero ..... 1st Debutante
Cheyenne Rushing ..... Mermaid1
Esther Seibt ..... Mrs. Meisling
Alison Steadman ..... Grandfather
Tom Strauss

Synopsis:

"There will come a day when all of Copenhagen will be lit up in your honor." It's a gypsy's prophecy to fifteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen. The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father's bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he's been told, dreams can really come true. Charmed by this unusual young man are the distinguished Jonas Collin and his daughter Jette. As wealthy as they are kind, they make their lavish home his. They're also charmed by Hans' fondness for turning all he sees - from a little match girl to a swan to a pair of ballet slippers - into entertaining and wonderous tales. When Collin introduces him to a publisher, Hans not only sees that his dreams are within reach, but also the opportunity to touch the world with an imagination that would one day become immortal. [Hallmark Channel]

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 18 September, 2009.

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