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The Little Matchgirl (2006)

G · 2006-09-07 · 7m · EN
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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.

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Roger AllersDirector, Writer

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ShortWinterFairy taleBased on short storyShort film

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Genre affinityFantasy · Drama · FamilyTheme affinityShort · Winter · Fairy TaleVisual styleAnimationDialogue densityDramaPacingShortEmotional intensityFamily

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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.

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The Little Matchgirl has a runtime of 7 minutes.

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