RIGA IFF: Grāmata par visu

Ineke Houtman
A book about everything
Het Boek van Alle Dingen
NL, LV
2023, 90', nl
Recommended for ages 7+ 1960s , the Netherlands. Thomas doesn't realize it yet, but he has special abilities - the nine-year-old boy sees what others don't. He lives in an order-loving and religious family, but the father, who always refers to the word of God, often raises his hand against the family. With the feeling of injustice smoldering in his chest and longing for freedom, Thomas begins to write his "Book about everything". Asking the book to punish his father for his misdeeds, he encounters Jesus Christ himself, a levitating lady with a piano-loving cat, tropical fish in the city's canals, as well as a witchy neighbor girl with a wooden leg and many other companions.
On the importance of fantasy, curiosity and courage, which brings to mind the breadth of themes in Ende's Neverending Story. Dutchman Gus Kuijer's capacious and witty novel of the same name (2004) has gained incredible popularity not only in the Netherlands, but also in other parts of Europe. It is based on the comforting power of imagination in answering common questions and getting through life's difficulties. Experienced Dutch director Houtmane has screened Kuijer's works several times - their latest joint work was shown at the prestigious Italian children's film festival Gifoni, but it was produced by the Latvian film studio "White Picture".

Recommended age: 7+
Screen language: Dutch
Subtitle language: Latvian, English
Synchronous translation: no
Duration of screening: 90 min
Place for wheelchair: yes

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