The Dog Of Flanders
We will be together always...
Set in 19th Century Belgium, this classic tale, based on the Flemish novel by Oui'da, celebrates the affectionate bond between an innocent boy and his faithful dog. The stunning animation, a masterful combination of traditional and computer aided animation, captures the natural splendor of the Flanders countryside and recreates the spirit of this classic story that has captivated audiences world wide for more than 130 years. In fact, the popularity of The Dog of Flanders led the local Belgian Government of Flanders to dedicate a statue to Nello and Patrash in 1985, immortalizing their devotion to each other.
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can you say depressing? - smellyshelly
oh. my. god.
This is the most depressing cartoon me or my 8 year old daughter have ever seen. Sure, it's got it sweet spots but one is left with a big "why?" at the end. It's just one sad bit after another. We felt like we'd been ripped off wasting our time watching something so sad.Beautiful - footnote
I just watched The Dog of Flanders (1975) with my wife and daughter. We were all moved by this movie. Be warned, if your kids are overly sensitive, this is not a happy film. But it is profoundly joyful (yes, I know, sounds like a contradiction). I am still thinking it over.
My only complaint is that some of the dialogue coming out of the mouths of 9 year olds was a little over the top. But it is an English translation of a Japanese animated adaptation of a 130-year-old Flemish children’s book. Ironically enough, on IMDB, they list Lost in Translation in the "If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:" for The Dog of Flanders (listed as Patrasche: A Dog of Flanders, Made in Japan).Incredibly Moving - vparnell
My 10 year old daughter and I sat down to watch this without knowing what it was about other than "Japanese animation about a boy and his dog." I was surprised how much I was drawn into the story, which is unrelentingly sad but still beautiful and touching. The "look" of the film is reminiscent of Hayao Miyazaki, with beautifully painted backdrops, and the story is as strong as "Castle in the Sky" but without the touch of levity in that film. Warning - keep a box of tissues nearby.
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can you say depressing? - smellyshelly
oh. my. god.
This is the most depressing cartoon me or my 8 year old daughter have ever seen. Sure, it's got it sweet spots but one is left with a big "why?" at the end. It's just one sad bit after another. We felt like we'd been ripped off wasting ...Beautiful - footnote
I just watched The Dog of Flanders (1975) with my wife and daughter. We were all moved by this movie. Be warned, if your kids are overly sensitive, this is not a happy film. But it is profoundly joyful (yes, I know, sounds like a contradiction). I am still ...Incredibly Moving - vparnell
My 10 year old daughter and I sat down to watch this without knowing what it was about other than "Japanese animation about a boy and his dog." I was surprised how much I was drawn into the story, which is unrelentingly sad but still beautiful and touching. ...