The Little Match Girl (1928)
Film adaptation of H.C. Andersen’s famous fairy tale of the same name from 1845. A little girl walks through the snow-covered streets on New Year’s Eve, trying to sell matches. Out of fear of returning home to her abusive father without having sold anything, she braves the cold and lights one match after another to keep warm. In the glow of the flames, she sees a series of dream scenarios that make her forget about the biting cold for a short while. (Stumfilm.dk).
Director: Carl Wieghorst
Runtime: 6 min
Release Date: August 15, 1928
Production: Fotorama
Country: Denmark
Original Language: da
More Films by Director: Carl Wieghorst
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Match Girl about?
- Film adaptation of H.C. Andersen’s famous fairy tale of the same name from 1845. A little girl walks through the snow-covered streets on New Year’s Eve, trying to sell matches. Out of fear of returning home to her abusive father without having sold anything, she braves the cold and lights one match after another to keep warm. In the glow of the flames, she sees a series of dream scenarios that make her forget about the biting cold for a short while. (Stumfilm.dk).
- Who directed The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl was directed by Carl Wieghorst.
- How long is The Little Match Girl?
- The Little Match Girl has a runtime of 6m (6 minutes).
- Where was The Little Match Girl produced?
- The Little Match Girl was produced in Denmark.