Heilig Boontje (2020)
Merle (8) lives in a tiny village in the very south of the Netherlands. In a few weeks time, she will make her first Holy Communion in church. Just like her parents, grandparents and grandparents once did. That is a very special moment in the Catholic faith," says grandpa. Merle is looking forward to the beautiful clothes and gifts she will receive for her communion party, but is not yet sure what to think of what the religious teacher tells her at school about Jesus. For example, that by eating the host he comes very close to you. In conversations with Grandpa, Dad and her classmates, she tries to find out how that really works. Will things really change when Merle eats the blessed host?
Director: Eva Nijsten
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 2020
Country: Netherlands
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Eva Nijsten
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heilig Boontje about?
- Merle (8) lives in a tiny village in the very south of the Netherlands. In a few weeks time, she will make her first Holy Communion in church. Just like her parents, grandparents and grandparents once did. That is a very special moment in the Catholic faith," says grandpa. Merle is looking forward to the beautiful clothes and gifts she will receive for her communion party, but is not yet sure what to think of what the religious teacher tells her at school about Jesus. For example, that by eating the host he comes very close to you. In conversations with Grandpa, Dad and her classmates, she tries to find out how that really works. Will things really change when Merle eats the blessed host?
- Who directed Heilig Boontje?
- Heilig Boontje was directed by Eva Nijsten.
- How long is Heilig Boontje?
- Heilig Boontje has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was Heilig Boontje produced?
- Heilig Boontje was produced in Netherlands.