Playlist: Christmas

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Little Women

A film based on Louisa May Alcott’s classic work about four sisters, Amy, Jo, Beth and Meg, and their lives in America during the Civil War.

The director is Gerta Gerwig and the actors are e.g. Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Timothée Chalamet and Meryl Streep. Movie won an Oscar from Best Costume Design.

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Abominable

Teenager Yi finds a young jet on the roof of his home in Shanghai. He and his friends Jin and Peng name the creature Everest. Together, they set out to take the magical creature back to its family in the highest corner of the earth. To help Everest get home, the friends must stay one step ahead of the wealthy Burnish, who plans to capture the creature for himself, and Dr. Zara, who studies animals.

Directed by Jill Culton and Todd Wilderman. As original voice actors, e.g. Chloe Bennet, Albert Tsai, and Tenzing Norgay Trainor.

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Frozen 2

Why did Elsa get magical powers when she was born? The answer to this question draws him in and threatens his kingdom. Together with Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven, she goes on a dangerous but remarkable journey. In the movie Frozen, Elsa was afraid that her powers were too much for the world. In Frozen 2, she has to hope they’re enough.

Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee. As original voice actors, e.g. Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel and Josh Gad.

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Beauty and the Beast (Live-Action)

Beauty and the Beast tells the story of a sharp, beautiful and independent young woman, Belle, whom the Beast takes prisoner in his castle. Although frightened, Belle befriends the castle’s enchanted servants and learns to see the good-hearted prince beneath the Beast’s terrifying exterior. Directed by Bill Condon. As actors, e.g. Emma Watson, Dan Stevens and Luke Evans.

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The Grinch

The Grinch is based on the beloved classic by Dr. Seuss. The Grinch tells the story of a grouch who plans to steal Christmas, but a little girl’s Christmas spirit melts his heart. The Grinch is a funny, warm-hearted and visually impressive story. Directed by Yarrow Cheney and Scott Mosier. As original voice actors, e.g. Benedict Cumberbatch, Cameron Seely and Rashida Jones.

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The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

When Clara finds herself in a strange and mysterious parallel world where the Land of Snowflakes, the Land of Flowers and the Land of Sweets reside, she must prove her bravery and defy the Fourth Empire and its power to restore balance to that unstable world. Directed by Lasse Hallström and Joe Johnston. As actors, e.g. Mackenzie Foy, Keira Knightley and Morgan Freeman.

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Smallfoot

The animated film Littlefoot turns the legend of Bigfoot on its head when the smart and young snowman Migo finds something he didn’t think existed – a human. The news of the “little boy” brings him fame and glory, as well as the opportunity to get the girl of his dreams. The discovery also makes the community of simple snowmen think about what else can be found outside their snowy village, in the big world. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reisig. As original voice actors, e.g. Channing Tatum, James Corden and Zendaya.

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Happy Feet

Mumble is a young and lively emperor penguin who, to the horror of his peers and parents, cannot sing. It would be good for every penguin to stay in tune and develop their own love song if they want to get a partner and have offspring. In addition to his lack of singing skills, Mumble arouses aggravation with his unheard of great tap dancing skills. Directed by George Miller. In voice roles e.g. Elijah Wood, Brittany Murphy and Hugh Jackman.

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Based on Roald Dahl’s popular children’s book, a film about a poor boy named Jali, who gets to explore the wonders of Villi Vonka’s chocolate factory with four other children. The factory is full of surprises. Directed by Tim Burton. In roles e.g. Johnny Depp and Freddie Highmore.