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The Little Match Girl (2017): Cast

The Little Match Girl (2017) movie poster

The Little Match Girl is a 2017 drama directed by Alejo Moguillansky, starring Helmut Lachenmann, María Villar and Walter Jakob. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.

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The Little Match Girl (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Little Match Girl About?

The premise of The Little Match Girl without spoilers.

This film intertwines several poignant stories. It portrays the tragic fate of Andersen's little match girl and explores the life of Balthazar, Bresson’s donkey. The narrative also follows a complex love affair between a Red Army Faction militant and an Argentinean pianist, alongside the struggles of Helmut Lachenmann attempting to stage an unusual opera in Buenos Aires. Finally, it depicts the challenges faced by Marie, Walter, and their daughter as they try to make ends meet with limited resources.

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Cast & crew

The Little Match Girl Cast & Characters

Helmut Lachenmann leads the cast, with María Villar as Marie and Walter Jakob as Walter. Directed by Alejo Moguillansky; 21 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Alejo Moguillansky

More films directed by Alejo Moguillansky: Un día de caza, The Parrot and the Swan and Castro.

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The Little Match Girl Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Little Match Girl.

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The Little Match Girl Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “卖火柴的小女孩” and “성냥팔이 소녀”.

Also known as
  • 卖火柴的小女孩
  • 성냥팔이 소녀

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The Little Match Girl FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Little Match Girl, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Little Match Girl?

The Little Match Girl runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Little Match Girl released?

The Little Match Girl was released on April 21, 2017.

Who directed The Little Match Girl?

The Little Match Girl was directed by Alejo Moguillansky.

More films by Alejo Moguillansky

Who is in the cast of The Little Match Girl?

The Little Match Girl stars Helmut Lachenmann, María Villar as Marie and Walter Jakob as Walter, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Little Match Girl have a post-credit scene?

No. The Little Match Girl has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Little Match Girl in?

The original language of The Little Match Girl is Spanish.

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