The Fir Tree (2011)
The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.
Director: Lars Ostenfeld
Genre: Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 27 min
Release Date: April 30, 2011
Cast
- Nikolaj Lie Kaas - Grantræet (voice)
- Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt - Dreng
- Henrik Vestergård - Far
- Ian Burns - Skovarbejder
- Sira Stampe - Familie
- Carl Gustaf Kehler Holst - Familie
- Agathe Stegenborg Ostenfeld - Familie
Screenplay
- Hans Christian Andersen (Original Story)
- Bo Hr. Hansen
- Lars Ostenfeld (Screenplay)
- Sune Elskær (Screenplay)
Music: Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Cinematography: Erik Zappon
Editing: Kaspar Astrup Schröder
Production: Plus Pictures
Country: Denmark
Language: Dansk
Original Language: da
Themes
Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth
Keywords
christmas tree, based on children's book, based on fairy tale, christmas, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fir Tree about?
- The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.
- Who directed The Fir Tree?
- The Fir Tree was directed by Lars Ostenfeld.
- Who stars in The Fir Tree?
- The Fir Tree stars Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Henrik Vestergård, Ian Burns, Sira Stampe, Carl Gustaf Kehler Holst.
- How long is The Fir Tree?
- The Fir Tree has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is The Fir Tree?
- The Fir Tree is a Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Fir Tree produced?
- The Fir Tree was produced in Denmark.
- What are the themes of The Fir Tree?
- The themes of The Fir Tree include: Holiday Joy and Festive Comedies, Christmas and Holiday Warmth.