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Kees de Jongen

English title: Young Kees
German title: Junge Kees, Der
Netherlands, 2003

Director: Duren, Andre van
Production company: Sigma Pictures Productions
Age recommendation: 8 years and up

Synopsis:
The life of Kees Bakels, a Dutch boy living in the beginning of the 20th century: his adventures, his love for Rosa, from 12 to 23 years old.

He is a dreamy boy who often withdraws in a fantasy world where he practices lots of heroic deeds. When his father suddenly becomes ill Kees must take his responsibility and take care for the family.

Comments:
Based on the famous book by Theo Thijssen.

Festivals:
Antwerp/Brugge 2004, Giffoni 2004, Lucas Frankfurt 2004, Poznan 2005

Website: www.keesdejongen.nl

World sales address/es:
UIP (NL)

Sold to:
UIP (NL)