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1992 Dutch film by Ben Sombogaart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Pocket-knife (Dutch: Het Zakmes) is a 1992 Dutch children's film directed by Ben Sombogaart and written by Sjoerd Kuyper, based on his novel Het Zakmes. The film won several awards, including a Golden Calf Best Director Award.[1]
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| Directed by | Ben Sombogaart |
| Screenplay by | Sjoerd Kuyper |
| Based on | Het Zakmes by Sjoerd Kuyper |
| Produced by | Burny Bos |
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| Cinematography | Reinier van Brummelen |
| Edited by | Herman P. Koets |
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| Distributed by | Hungry Eye Pictures |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Language | Dutch |
The story is about a 6-year-old boy named Mees Grobben who tries to return his friend Tim's penknife but faces difficulties because Tim has moved to Flevoland. He has to keep his quest a secret because he is forbidden to carry a knife. Eventually, he enters a talent contest, hoping to get a message to his friend through a song.
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