The Tears of Maria Machita

Release Date: 1991-07-31

Runtime: 43

Languages: Nederlands

Rating: N/A

Votes: 0

Genres: Drama | Fantasy | Music

Director: Paul Ruven

Description: 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 p...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)Read More

Production Companies:

Nederlandse Film en Televisie Academie (NFTVA)