Hans Christian Andersen grew up in a Danish village and moved to the big city to seek fame. His stories such as the Ugly Duckling or The Tinderbox often reflect the outsider’s point of view. His style is artistic and graceful. Don’t miss his masterpiece, The Snow Queen.
Two rogues come to the court of the Emperor and persuade everyone that they can make clothes that are invisible to anyone who is simple in the head or unfit for their jobs. The whole court praises the beautiful clothes.
This is the classic story of somebody who is a “bit different”.
A princess is spoiled and unable to appreciate the gifts of natural beauty that her prince sends her. And then she sees a clever little toy that she really, really wants. It belongs to the keeper of the Emperor’s pigs - the Imperial Swineherd.
The final part is the most magical yet, taking us across the frozen landscapes of Finland and Lapland under the dazzling Northern Lights - to the palace of the Snow Queen.
Gerda searches for Kay who has been kidnapped by the beautiful Snow Queen. Her journey brings her to a witch with a lovely garden where it is always warm summer. Gerda forgets about Kay until she notices that just one flower is missing from the garden.