The Tears of Maria Machita

The Tears of Maria Machita

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1991-07-31

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)

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The Tears of Maria Machita

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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)

Released

1991-07-31

Runtime

43

Director

Paul Ruven

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Drama

Fantasy

Music

Language

Nederlands

Production

Nederlandse Film en Televisie Academie (NFTVA)

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    Ellen ten Damme

    Ellen ten Damme
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    Ali Cifteci

    Ali Cifteci
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    Jacques Herb

    Jacques Herb