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.
Nello is a boy who
lives a poor but happy life,
helping his grandfather Jehan to cart milk to the nearby
village. He loves drawing pictures and his dream is to become a
painter just like the famous artist Peter Paul Rubens. One day
Nello finds Patrash, a dog that has been abused and abandoned.
Nello takes Patrash into his home and cares for the wretched
animal. Over time, boy and dog develop a close friendship and
come to depend on one another. Alois, a daughter of the richest
family in the village, joins our hero as a sympathetic friend.
However, Nello’s poverty and his dream of becoming a painter
alienate Alois's father Kozetsu and the other villagers. Nello
experiences firsthand the cruelty of the people he has grown up
with, and must struggle to win their appreciation and respect.
With perseverance and determination, this young boy never lets
go of his dream no matter how trying the circumstances.
Genre:
drama
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