The Fir Tree
Grantræet
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lars Ostenfeld
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Ostenfeld, Sune Elskær
- Original Score
- Kristian Eidnes Andersen
- Original Title
- Grantræet
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Spoken Languages
- Danish
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Plus Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lars Ostenfeld
Lars Ostenfeld, Sune Elskær, Bo Hr. Hansen, Hans Christian Andersen
Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Erik Zappon
Kaspar Astrup Schröder
Mette Heide
Department Leadership Roster
Lars Ostenfeld
Director
Mette Heide
Producer
Bo Hr. Hansen
Writer
Erik Zappon
Director of Photography
Kristian Eidnes Andersen
Original Music Composer
Vibeke Brinck
Production Design
Kaspar Astrup Schröder
Editor
Lars Ostenfeld
Screenplay
Sune Elskær
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Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Fir Tree.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fir Tree
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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 principal cast of The Fir Tree includes Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Albert Rudbeck Lindhardt, Henrik Vestergård, Ian Burns, Sira Stampe.
When was The Fir Tree released and how long is it?
The Fir Tree was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fir Tree?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fir Tree was composed by Kristian Eidnes Andersen.