The Snow Queen
Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of a young girl's quest to rescue a friend from the icy clutches of the dreaded Snow Queen.
Adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale of a young girl's quest to rescue a friend from the icy clutches of the dreaded Snow Queen.
Kay is rescued from the street by Gerda and his mother, and the two children become firm friends. Then a fragment of ice penetrates the boy's eye and his heart is turned cold, allowing the Snow Queen to sweep him away to her frozen palace. Gerda must embark on a magical journey to try and rescue him.
Combining live action with stunning animated backgrounds, this film features songs and music written by Paul K Joyce and performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Gerda | Sydney White |
| Gerda's Mother | Juliet Stevenson |
| Kay | Pax Baldwin |
| Voice of the Raven | Patrick Stewart |
| The Snow Queen | Tiffany Amber Knight |
| Princess | Leah Cudmore |
| King | Kenneth Welsh |
| Prince | Bradie Whetham |
| Director | Julian Gibbs |
| Writer | James Andrew Hall |
Broadcasts
Boxing Day 2007 16:00- Mon 22 Dec 2008 11:30
- Mon 23 Dec 2013 09:00