Dutch-Canadian Television

At the Reel 2 Real International Film Festival for Youth, which will be held here in Vancouver from April 12 – April 19, two Dutch movies will be shown.

“Kauwboy” – directed by Boudewijn Koole

One of these films is “Kauwboy” by Boudewijn Koole from 2012.

Everybody needs something in his life that keeps him grounded. For the ten years old Jojo it’s a disowned jackdaw that gives him comfort. He lives alone with his father in the countryside. But what about his mother? She pretends to travel cross the nation as a country singer. His dad tries to cover his desperation about the situation. He’s often drunken and inordinate. Jojo got so many unanswered questions about the family drama and what about his mum. Father and son had to learn to handle the situation.

But the little jackdaw that Jojo brings up, lets him nearly forget all the troubles and worries. Jojo learns a lot about happiness and responsibility while taking care of his little friend.

When he hears about the truth referring to his mother, it seems that he’s losing control.

Every detail of the film reflects his misery, but also his overwhelming happiness for the pretty moments of his life. With this film Boudewijn Koole manages a touching description of a little boy who has to deal with a very hard family situation.

Saturday, April 13, 2013 – 16:30

“Alfie, the little Werewolf” (Dolfje Weerwolfje) – directed by Paul Van Loon

Another Dutch film at the Reel 2 Real Film Festival is the heart-warming family film “Alfie, the little Werewolf” by Paul Van Loon.

In the night of his seventh birthday, suddenly something very strange happens to Alfie – he changes into a little wolf with white fluffy hair and big paws.

Alfie always felt that he was little bit different comparing to his foster parents and his foster brother Timmie – but no one expected something like this! Every night at full moon, he runs through the park and neighbourhood gardens and courses chicken. In the daytime, he’s the normal little Alfie from next-door.

He never wanted to be different, but now he’s a werewolf. Alfie is afraid of what will happen when his parents would know what he really is – that’s why he wants to keep his secret at any cost. But more and more things are happening that make his parents wondering of what’s going on with little Alfie. There’s a full moon every month which makes it more and more difficult for Alfie to keep his secret.

A film based on a series of popular children’s books by Dutch author Paul Van Loon. After being screened at theaters in the Netherlands, it also popped up at several international Film Festivals, such as in Toronto and Dubai.

Sunday, April 14, 2013 – 13:00
Tuesday, April 16, 2013 – 12:00

Anne Bonsack