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The Little Matchgirl

2006 · short film · G · 7 min · ★ 7.5

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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.

Based on The Little Match Girl

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Details
Years
2006
Release date
2006-09-07
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
7 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (194 votes)

Themes

  • winter
  • fairy tale
  • based on short story
  • short film

Awards & recognition

  • Academy AwardBest Animated Short Film · 2007 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Roger Allers