Hans Christian Andersen: My Life as a Fairytale
Hans Christian Andersen created a world that lived in the imagination. His 168 stories including, "The Little Mermaid," "Thumbelina," "The Emperor’s New Clothes," and "The Snow Queen" have become part of our tradition.
Format
Series 2 x 120'
Genre
Drama
Original Air Date
2001
Studio
Hallmark
Starring
- Kieran Bew
- Emily Hamilton
- James Fox
- Mark Dexter
- Mathieu Carriere
- Simon Callow
- Edward Atterton
“There will come a day when all of Copenhagen will be lit up in your honor.” It’s a gypsy’s prophecy to fifteen-year-old Hans Christian Andersen. The only child in a wretchedly poor family in the Danish village of Odense, Hans lives in a fantasy world. His hand carved dolls and puppets, his father’s bedtime stories, and his own natural flair for fantastic tales brings the child temporary escape. It takes him all the way to Copenhagen where, he’s been told, dreams can really come true.
