Stories from a Flying Trunk
“After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…”
Synopsis
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
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Murray Melvin
Hans Christian Andersen
Ann Firbank
The Mother
Tasneem Maqsood
The Little Match Girl
John Tordoff
The Tramp
John Dalby
Queen Victoria
Johanna Sonnex
Little Ida
Gerd Larsen
Ballet Mistress
Patricia Napier
The Lettuce
Graham Fletcher
Prince Potato
Lesley Collier
Princess Ida
Christopher Carr
Pea
Wendy Ellis
Cauliflower / Celery
Gillian Kingsley
Lettuce
Ross MacGibbon
Pea
Denise Nunn
Artichoke / Broccoli
Stephen Sherrif
Vegetable of the Dance
Christine Woodward
Lettuce / Celery
Jennifer Jackson
Lettuce / Celery
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 18, 2016
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Edzard
- Screenplay & Story
- Hans Christian Andersen, Christine Edzard
- Original Score
- Gioachino Rossini
- Original Title
- Stories from a Flying Trunk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Sands Films, EMI Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Edzard
Hans Christian Andersen, Christine Edzard
Gioachino Rossini
Robin Browne, Brian West
Rex Pyke, M.J. Knatchbull
John Brabourne, Richard Goodwin
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Edzard
Director
Rex Pyke
Editor
M.J. Knatchbull
Editor
John Brabourne
Producer
Richard Goodwin
Producer
Christine Edzard
Writer
Robin Browne
Director of Photography
Brian West
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stories from a Flying Trunk
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What is Stories from a Flying Trunk about?
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.
Who directed Stories from a Flying Trunk?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was directed by Christine Edzard.
Who stars in Stories from a Flying Trunk?
The principal cast of Stories from a Flying Trunk includes Murray Melvin, Ann Firbank, Tasneem Maqsood, John Tordoff, John Dalby.
When was Stories from a Flying Trunk released and how long is it?
Stories from a Flying Trunk was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Stories from a Flying Trunk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stories from a Flying Trunk was composed by Gioachino Rossini.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stories from a Flying Trunk?
Stories from a Flying Trunk holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).