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Stories from a Flying Trunk (1979) [N/A]

Release Date:
November 1, 1979

Original Title:
Stories from a Flying Trunk

Alternate Titles:
A repülö láda meséi

Genres:
Family | Fantasy | Music

Production Companies:
EMI Films
Sands Films

Production Countries:
United Kingdom

Ratings / Certifications:
GB: U 

Runtime: 88

After "The Tales of Beatrix Potter" comes…

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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.

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Animation:
Mary McGowan

Camera Operator:
John Palmer

Camera Production Assistant:
John Fletcher

Choreographer:
Frederick Ashton

Conductor:
Phillip Gammon

Continuity:
Yvonne Richards

Costumer:
Barbara Sonnex
Rosemary Thorogood
Rotislav Doboujinsky
Sabine Duthil

Director:
Christine Edzard

Director of Photography:
Robin Browne
Brian West

Editor:
Rex Pyke
M.J. Knatchbull

Makeup & Hair:
Jill Carpenter

Music:
Gioacchino Rossini

Music Arranger:
John Dalby

Original Story:
Hans Christian Andersen

Producer:
John Brabourne
Richard Goodwin

Production Manager:
Jim Brennan

Set Designer:
Irene Groudinsky

Sound:
Edgar Vetter
Hugh Strain

Sound Editor:
Peter Krook

Visual Effects Camera:
Ken Worringham

Wardrobe Master:
Dulcie Midwinter

Writer:
Christine Edzard

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