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The Little Matchgirl

The Little Matchgirl
★ 7.4/10•2006•7m•G•Animation•Drama•Family

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.

Roger Allers · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime7m
LanguageEN
Release DateSep 7, 2006

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