The Little Shipowner
De kleine reder
Synopsis
A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Lybaert
- Screenplay & Story
- Libera Carlier, Lou de Vel
- Original Score
- Pieter Verlinden
- Original Title
- De kleine reder
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Belgische Radio en Televisie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Lybaert
Libera Carlier, Lou de Vel
Pieter Verlinden
Miel Feyaerts
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Lybaert
Director
Miel Feyaerts
Editor
Lou de Vel
Writer
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What is The Little Shipowner about?
A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.
Who directed The Little Shipowner?
The Little Shipowner was directed by Marc Lybaert.
Who stars in The Little Shipowner?
The principal cast of The Little Shipowner includes Jo De Meyere, Sien Eggers, Suzanne Juchtmans, Machteld Ramoudt, Edward Rooze.
When was The Little Shipowner released and how long is it?
The Little Shipowner was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Shipowner?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Shipowner was composed by Pieter Verlinden.