Stories from a Flying Trunk ( Tales from a Flying Trunk )

Stories from a Flying Trunk (DVD) (*)

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Alternate Title: Tales from a Flying Trunk
Language Selections:
English ( Mono )

Product Origin/Format:
United Kingdom ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
84 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.85:1)

Special Features:
Interactive Menu
Photo Gallery
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 1979 and produced in:
United Kingdom ( Great Britain, Ireland )

Directed By:
Christine Edzard

Written By:
Hans Christian Andersen
Christine Edzard

Actors:
Murray Melvin ..... Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank ..... Mother
Tasneem Maqsood ..... Littel Match Girl
John Tordoff ..... Tramp
John Dalby ..... Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex ..... Little Ida
Gerd Larsen ..... Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier ..... Lettuce
Graham Fletcher ..... Prince Potato
Lesley Collier ..... Princess
Christopher Carr ..... Vegetable

Synopsis:

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 Oscarnominated Christine Edzard and featuring the dancers of the Royal Ballet, choreographed by Frederick Ashton it is presented here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio. 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.

The Royal Ballet perform a selection of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tales for the stage in a routine choreographed by Frederick Ashton. Directed by Christine Edzard, the performance combines stop-frame animation with the dance to bring the stories to life.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 13 April, 2016.