Movie Description
De tranen van Maria Machita
(1991)Overview
Based on the traditional Dutch smartlap genre (an overly dramatic folk song). Maria Machita has to deal with a lot of heartache in this short musical film; her father dies in an accident, her mother perishes in the theatre, and her sweet Turkish boyfriend is leaving the country. Awarded with a Gouden Kalf for Best Short Film, the Prijs van de Stad Utrecht and the Pathé Tuschinski Award. (from http://www.filmfestival.nl/publiek/films/de-tranen-van-maria-machita)
Featured Crew
- Director : Paul Ruven
- Cast : Ellen ten Damme,Ali Cifteci,Jacques Herb,Guy Sonnen
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleDe tranen van Maria Machita
Status Released
Release Information
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1991-07-31
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 43m
Production CompaniesNederlandse Film en Televisie Academie (NFTVA)
Genres
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Music
