The Tinderbox_
Original: Elddonet
First Swedish puppet film. A witch offers a soldier a wealthy life if he retrieves a tinderbox from a hollow tree.
Starring
Bengt Eklund, Karl Erik Flens, Sif Ruud
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Tinderbox was released 75 years ago in 1951.
Overview
First Swedish puppet film. A witch offers a soldier a wealthy life if he retrieves a tinderbox from a hollow tree.
The Tinderbox is a Family film with a runtime of 0h 31m.
CAST (6)
STUDIOS (1)
AB Svensk Filmindustri
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
31 min (0h 31m)
Original Title
Elddonet
Language
Swedish
Country
Popularity
5
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Tinderbox about?
First Swedish puppet film. A witch offers a soldier a wealthy life if he retrieves a tinderbox from a hollow tree.
How long is The Tinderbox?
The Tinderbox has a runtime of 31 minutes (0h 31m).
Who stars in The Tinderbox?
The cast of The Tinderbox includes Bengt Eklund, Karl Erik Flens, Sif Ruud, Henrik Schildt, Ivar Wahlgren.
GENRES (1)
Family