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Mariken

2000 · 92 min Drama Family Fantasy
5.2 / 10 · TMDB

A family film, based on a well-known Dutch story from the Middle Ages. Mariken tells the compelling and poetic story of spirited young girl named Mariken. The orphan Mariken lives in a secluded forest with an eccentric old hermit. One day, she decides to leave her surroundings and sets off for town to buy a new goat. On her adventurous journey into the 'real' world, she finds out about the good and bad sides of people.

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Year 2000
Country Netherlands, Belgium
Genre Drama, Family, Fantasy
Director André van Duren
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.2/10 (6 votes)

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The film constructs a magical atmosphere of a medieval parable, relying on picturesque location shooting and the naive yet convincing performance of its young lead. It explores the eternal conflict between childhood innocence and adult cynicism through the metaphor of a journey.

What lingers after viewing is a sense of tender melancholy and a quiet affirmation of goodness, delivered without heavy-handed moralizing. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: André van Duren

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Perfect for a quiet family evening, suitable for viewing with older children.

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