The Dog of Flanders

We will be together always…

1997 • 93 min • Animation · Drama · Romance

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Synopsis

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan and his dog Patrasche in a little village near Antwerp. He spends his days drawing and delivering milk. When Nello decides to enter an art contest, he experiences firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers of the town. Nonetheless, with the help of his beloved dog, Nello perseveres to achieve his dream.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

26 reviews

75 Audience · 26 · 100%

Nello, a poor orphan, lives with his grandfather and loyal dog, Patrasche, in a village near Antwerp. He dreams of becoming an artist. Despite facing hardship and unkindness, Nello perseveres with his art, hoping to win a contest and improve his life.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 4/10

Heads up

Some moments of sadness and loss
Brief depictions of poverty
Characters can be cruel to Nello

What it models well

Perseverance and determination
Love for art and creativity
Unwavering loyalty of a pet
Importance of kindness

Talk about it after

How Nello copes with challenges
The value of chasing dreams
Why people sometimes act unkindly
The special bond with animals

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