The Little Match Girl (1999)
Overview
Three-time Caldecott Honor artist Jerry Pinkney brings new relevance to the classic Hans Christian Andersen story The wintry streets of an American city are thronged with shoppers, in preparation for New Year's Eve. But no one is interested in buying the matches and artificial flowers offered by one little girl. Wishing to avoid the cold welcome awaiting her at home, she lights her matches for what little heat they can provide. The visions that she sees in their flickering glow warm her spirit, even as the brutal cold of night destroys her body.
Cast
Lawrence Arcouette
Ben (voice)
Jean Besré
William - old (voice)
Macha Grenon
Adriana (voice)
Marina Orsini
Nana (voice)Recommendations
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