Stories from a Flying Trunk
After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…
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.
- Year: 1979
- Country: United Kingdom
- Genre: Music, Fantasy, Family
- Studio: Sands Films, EMI Films
- Keyword: ballet, stop motion, based on fairy tale, portmanteau, inanimate objects come to life, modern fairy tale
- Director: Christine Edzard
- Cast: Murray Melvin, Ann Firbank, Tasneem Maqsood, John Tordoff, John Dalby, Johanna Sonnex