The Book of Everything (9+)
Nomination Best Dutch Children's FilmPathé Thuis
In this film version of the children’s book by Guus Kuijer, Thomas (9), his teenage sister Margot and their mother are afraid of the wrath of God. But even more afraid of the sermons and beatings from their fanatically religious father and husband. With a little help from Jesus, neighbours and his imagination, Thomas learns to overcome his fear. Because happiness starts with no longer having to be afraid.
Watch filmListen Up! (9+)
Winner Best Children's Film AwardWinner CJP Jeugdjury AwardNPO Start
15-year-old Mahmoud lives in a block of flats in Oslo. During the summer, he likes to hang out with his Somali friend Arif. But when his uncle Ji comes over from Pakistan, Mahmoud has to show him around together with his nine-year-old brother Ali. He finds out Ali would rather be a girl, which changes his worldview.
Watch film Liefjes (AL)
Winner Best Dutch Children's Film AwardNPO Start
Three, 14-year-old girls have a summery family holiday at a campsite in France. No musts, everything is an option. That is wonderful and exciting at the same time. One immerses herself in her mobile phone, the second makes new friends and the third can only think of her boyfriend back home. Intimate youth documentary about being in love, loneliness, friendship, social media and daring to choose your own course.
Watch filmSuperkrachten voor je hoofd
Winner Best Dutch Children's Film Audience AwardPrime Video
Insecure Lev, who has trouble walking, thinks he can learn a lot from his big superhero, Healix. To meet his hero at Comic Con is his greatest wish. But his parents see danger everywhere. Luckily, Lev’s headstrong grandma takes him to the event. But more than this, she teaches him during a series of crazy adventures what his own superpower is.
Watch filmFox and Hare Save the Forest
Nomination Best Dutch Children's FilmPathé Thuis
Why is there suddenly a lake in the middle of the woods? And where did Owl go? Fox and Hare don’t hesitate to investigate in this adventurous, funny animation. On route, they meet two nutty rats and a beaver with an overinflated ego. Have these newcomers and their self-built warren got something to do with owl’s disappearance?
Watch filmGreetings from Mars
Nomination Best Children's FilmNPO Start
Why is Tom (10) wearing some kind of space suit? He’s only going to stay with grandma and grandad while his mother is away for four weeks, isn’t he? Tom is autistic, and ordinary things sometimes make him panic. But he’s also very clever. Pretending he’s going to Mars allows him to go stay somewhere different in this story full of love, humour and imagination.
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