Stories from a Flying Trunk
“After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…”
Overview
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-billed cast
- TTasneem Maqsood
- LLesley Collier
- GGillian Kingsley
- SStephen Sherrif
- JJohn Dalby
- WWendy Ellis
- DDenise Nunn
- GGraham Fletcher
- JJohn Tordoff
- GGerd Larsen
Crew
- Director
- Christine Edzard
- Writers
- Hans Christian Andersen, Christine Edzard
- Producers
- Richard Goodwin, John Brabourne
- Production
- Sands Films, EMI Films
Frequently asked questions
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Who directed Stories from a Flying Trunk?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was directed by Christine Edzard.
When was Stories from a Flying Trunk released?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was released in 1979.
