Little Crumb
1999 Dutch film
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Little Crumb (Dutch: Kruimeltje) is a 1999 Dutch comedy drama film written and directed by Maria Peters, based on the 1923 novel Kruimeltje by Chris van Abkoude. The film was produced by Shooting Star Filmcompany and KRO. it was released in the Netherlands on 9 December 1999 by Buena Vista International.
Directed byMaria Peters
Screenplay byMaria Peters
Based onKruimeltje
by Chris van Abkoude
by Chris van Abkoude
Produced by
- Dave Schram
- Hans Pos
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| Directed by | Maria Peters |
| Screenplay by | Maria Peters |
| Based on | Kruimeltje by Chris van Abkoude |
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| Cinematography | Hein Groot |
| Edited by | Ot Louw |
| Music by | Henny Vrienten[1] |
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| Distributed by | Buena Vista International |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
| Box office | 1.1 million admissions (Netherlands)[2] |
It was the most popular Dutch film of the year and in the top 20 most popular Dutch films of all time.[2] 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.[3][4]
Plot
Cast
- 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
Release
Critical response
Home media
The film was released on DVD and VHS on 22 November 2000 by Buena Vista Home Entertainment.[8]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| 2000 | Netherlands Film Festival | Golden Calf for Best Director | Maria Peters | Nominated | [9] |
| Golden Calf for Best Feature Film | Dave Schram Hans Pos |
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| Golden Calf for Best Script | Maria Peters | Nominated | |||