Little Match Girl
Synopsis
Scandinavia, 1846. A poor young girl forced to sell matchsticks desperately lights one match to survive the winter night. She is drawn into a dream world where the flames of fire give her hope for a better life, while the cold creeps closer. Based on H.C. Andersen's short story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Björne Larson
- Screenplay & Story
- Soni Jorgensen, Björne Larson
- Original Score
- Joseph Shirley, Ludwig Göransson
- Original Title
- Little Match Girl
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Swiss International, Deep Forest Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Björne Larson
Soni Jorgensen, Björne Larson
Joseph Shirley, Ludwig Göransson
Aril Wretblad
Theis Schmidt
Kim Magnusson
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Shirley
Original Music Composer
Ludwig Göransson
Original Music Composer
Aril Wretblad
Director of Photography
Soni Jorgensen
Screenplay
Theis Schmidt
Editor
Kim Magnusson
Producer
Björne Larson
Screenplay
Björne Larson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Little Match Girl
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Little Match Girl about?
Scandinavia, 1846. A poor young girl forced to sell matchsticks desperately lights one match to survive the winter night. She is drawn into a dream world where the flames of fire give her hope for a better life, while the cold creeps closer. Based on H.C. Andersen's short story.
Who directed Little Match Girl?
Little Match Girl was directed by Björne Larson.
Who stars in Little Match Girl?
The principal cast of Little Match Girl includes Shree Crooks, Rebecca Ferguson, Gustaf Skarsgård, David Laib.
When was Little Match Girl released and how long is it?
Little Match Girl was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for Little Match Girl?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Little Match Girl was composed by Joseph Shirley, Ludwig Göransson.