The Little Matchgirl (2006)
An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
Director: Roger Allers
Genre: Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: September 7, 2006
Screenplay
- Roger Allers (Adaptation)
- Hans Christian Andersen (Original Story)
- Ed Gombert (Story Developer)
- Kevin Harkey (Story Developer)
- Mark Walton (Story Developer)
Music: Aleksandr Borodin
Editing: Jessica Ambinder-Rojas
Production: Walt Disney Animation Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
Themes
Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds
Keywords
winter, fairy tale, based on short story, short film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Matchgirl about?
- An animated short based on Hans Christian Andersen's tale about a poor young girl with a burning desire to find comfort and happiness in her life. Desperate to keep warm, the girl lights the matches she sells, and envisions a very different life for herself in the fiery flames filled with images of loving relatives, bountiful food, and a place to call home.
- Who directed The Little Matchgirl?
- The Little Matchgirl was directed by Roger Allers.
- How long is The Little Matchgirl?
- The Little Matchgirl has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Matchgirl?
- The Little Matchgirl is a Animation, Drama, Family, Fantasy film.
- Where was The Little Matchgirl produced?
- The Little Matchgirl was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Little Matchgirl?
- The themes of The Little Matchgirl include: Numbing Grief and the Eternal Winter, Fairytales Reimagined, Broken Fairy Tale Curses, Magical Fantasy Worlds.