Thumbelina

Grounded: Fashion's Entanglements with Nature | LondonGrounded: Fashion's Entanglements with Nature | UK Tour
Written By Fashion In Film
UK, 1955. Director Lotte Reiniger. 10min.

This enchanting silhouette animation brings Hans Christian Andersen’s tale to life with exquisite detail. Nature plays a pivotal role in Thumbelina’s adventures, while her delicate dress and adornments reflect her fragility and connection to the natural world. 

Past screenings

Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature – London
Saturday 24 May, 11:00 | Barbican, Cinema 2

Grounded: Fashion’s Entanglements with Nature – UK Tour
Saturday 6 September 2025, 11:00 | Watershed, Bristol
Saturday 4 October 2025, 11:30 | Glasgow Film Theatre
TBC | Eden Court, Inverness
TBC | Phoenix, Exeter

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