Hans Christian Andersen

UUnited Kingdom rating19521h 52mFamily, Comedy
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This film follows a talented shoemaker who loves telling fairy tales to local children. After being asked to leave his hometown, he travels to the city to pursue his dreams of becoming a famous writer.

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None
Violence
None
Language
None
Rude humour
None
Sad themes
Some
Pace
Gentle
The film features long scenes and a traditional narrative style that allows the story to breathe. Estimated

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  1. 1Why do you think Hans chose to tell stories to the children even when it caused him trouble?
  2. 2How did Hans feel when his story was finally published and he became known by his name?
  3. 3What did the story of the Ugly Duckling teach the boy who felt left out?

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