

The Fir Tree
2011-04-30 · 27 min · ★ 6.5
The story of a Christmas tree is told through the 'voice' of the tree itself. The tree has big ambitions, doing everything it can to grow so tall that it reaches the sky. Featuring extraordinary photography, the film follows the adventures of its life from sapling to maturity. One December day, everything changes when a little boy falls in love with the fir tree.
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- Directors
- Lars Ostenfeld
- Production companies
- Plus Pictures
- Countries
- Denmark
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Nikolaj Lie KaasGrantræet (voice)
Albert Rudbeck LindhardtDreng
Henrik VestergårdFar
Ian BurnsSkovarbejder
Sira StampeFamilieTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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