Stories from a Flying Trunk

IMDb 0.0 1979 β€’ 88 min β€’ MusicFantasyFamily

Director

Christine Edzard

Country

GB

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Murray Melvin
Murray Melvin Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
Ann Firbank The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
Tasneem Maqsood The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff
John Tordoff The Tramp
John Dalby
John Dalby Queen Victoria