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A Dog of Flanders
Starring: Monique Ahrens , Theodore Bikel , Max Croiset , Katherine Holland , and John Soer Director: James B. Clark Manufacturer: Sterling Ent ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00007M5II Release Date: 2002-04-30 |
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Dog of Flanders
Starring: Jack Warden , Jeremy James Kissner , Jesse James , Jon Voight , and Cheryl Ladd Director: Kevin Brodie Manufacturer: Warner Home Video ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00008MTY3 Release Date: 2003-05-06 |
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An appreciation for fine art, virtue, and relationships marks this family film set in Europe when Flanders was still Flanders before it was swallowed up by France and Belgium. But parents should be aware that this 95-minute video also features a good dollop of death, beginning with the demise of the hero's mother at the very beginning when he is just a baby. Raised by his impoverished grandfather (Jack Warden), Nello (Jeremy James Kissner) nevertheless finds happiness in the dog he finds left for dead, a neighbor girl who becomes his soul mate, and the talent for drawing he inherits from his mother. He even becomes the protégé of the town's premier painter (Jon Voight). But life holds many bitter lessons for Nello, including the death of his grandfather when he is a teen, betrayal by those he trusts, and his own near-death. Gorgeously shot on location by director and cowriter Kevin Brodie, this movie has many rewards, including, finally, a happy ending. For mature 7-year-olds and up. --Kimberly HeinrichsDescription
Thanks to the support of a loving dog that he helps nurse back to health, an aspiring young artist never gives up hope, despite being subjected to all sorts of terrible hardships.
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The Dog of Flanders
Starring: Michie Kita , Reiko Katsura (II) , Kuriko Komamura , Masako Sugaya , and Taeko Nakanishi Director: Yoshio Kuroda Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer] ProductGroup: DVD Binding: DVD Similar Items:
ASIN: 6305731934 Release Date: 2000-03-07 |
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Ouida's Flemish classic children's novel of the late 1800s gets a slightly more unusual treatment here than in the 1999 live-action release. Originally a 1975 Japanese series called Furandaasu No Inu, The Dog of Flanders, set in 19th-century Belgium, is in the original Japanese with English subtitles. While the packaging proclaims it appropriate for ages 3 and up, it's best for older children, unless they can read English or understand Japanese. The subject matter--which covers death, despair, and unresolved disappointment--may be difficult for sensitive viewers. The story follows the adventures of artist Nello, a young peasant boy separated from his closest companion, wealthy Aloise. Nello only has his beloved grandfather and his faithful dog Patrasche, but his grandfather dies suddenly. Nello must fend for himself. Dog and boy master brave a frightful snowstorm, at the end of which Nello is finally able to view the work of his idol, Reubens. The ending, while grim, switches to the future with a grown Aloise (now a nun), and it's clear Nello's spirit lives through his still-devoted friend. A wonderfully animated film for the viewer who has the maturity to understand its deeply powerful story. --N.F. MendozaDescription
Come experience the granduer, the beauty and the tragedy... A heartfelt story of a poor young boy dealing with the hardships of having to grow up too fast in a world that doesn't care. Based on a Flemish story set in the 1800's, this movie has warmed the hearts of people around the world for over 130 years!DVD:
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