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The Little Matchgirl (2006)

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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 ... See full summary »

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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. Written by Anonymous

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emerson string quartet

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Animation | Short | Drama

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7 September 2006 (USA)  »

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La Petite Fille aux Allumettes  »

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This short represents Disney's final use of CAPS (their last feature to make use of the digital ink-and-paint system was Home on the Range). See more »

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Version of The Little Match Girl (1974) See more »

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"String Quartet #2 In D Major: 3rd Movement: Notturno (Andante)"
Written by Aleksandr Borodin
Performed by Emerson String Quartet
The Emerson String Quartet appears courtesy of Duetsche Grammophon
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Conveys endless emotions
1 November 2008 | by (Hong Kong) – See all my reviews

This short cartoon is about a poor homeless girl in a snowy winter. She tries to sell match sticks but faces constant rejection. She can only find comfort in her imagination.

I have great sympathy for the little girl. She enthusiastically approaches strangers, hoping someone would buy a matchstick, but people coldly reject her. Her disappointment and sadness cannot be missed. She then curls up in a corner, cold and hungry. She faces a dilemma about what to do with the match sticks, and struggles painfully. It is saddening to see her in such a state.

This short animation has no dialog, but conveys endless emotions. It has got that special touch, that resonates into viewers' hearts. It has great potential to be transformed into a full length film. Watch this if you have the chance.


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