Little Crumb (Dutch: Kruimeltje) is a 1999 Dutch film directed by Maria Peters, based on the novel by Chris van Abkoude. It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and in the top 20 most popular Dutch films of all time.[1] It was the Netherlands' submission to the 73rd Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2][3]

Kruimeltje
Directed byMaria Peters
Written byChris van Abkoude (book), Maria Peters (writer)
Music byJochem Fluitsma
Eric van Tijn
Henny Vrienten
Distributed byBuena Vista International
Release date
December 23, 1999
Running time
119 minutes
CountryNetherlands
LanguageDutch
Box office1.1 million admissions (Netherlands)[1]

Cast edit

  • Ruud Feltkamp as Kruimeltje
  • Hugo Haenen as Wilkes, Harry's best friend
  • Rick Engelkes as Harry Folker, Kruimeltje's father
  • Thekla Reuten as Lize van Dien, Kruimeltje's mother
  • Yannick van de Velde as Keesie, Kruimeltje's friend
  • Sacha Bulthuis as Mrs Koster
  • Ingeborg Uyt den Boogaard as Vera di Borboni, maid
  • Jaap Maarleveld as old neighbour
  • Joop Doderer as Koster
  • Bert Geurkink as policeman
  • Jan Decleir as Father Keyzer

Sequel edit

In February 2020, a second film by Kruimeltje was released: Kruimeltje en de strijd om de goudmijn.[4]

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Film Facts and Figures of the Netherlands – September 2013" (PDF). The Netherlands Film Fund. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 November 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Record 46 Countries in Race for Oscar". Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. 2000-11-20. Archived from the original on 2008-04-05. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
  3. ^ "AMPAS Announces the Nominees for the 73rd Academy Awards". indieWire. Archived from the original on February 12, 2005. Retrieved 2008-07-19.
  4. ^ Smit, Floortje (2020-02-05). "Vrolijk vermaak is bij de nieuwe Kruimeltje belangrijker dan emotionele impact ★★★☆☆". de Volkskrant (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-11-09.

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