The Tears of Maria Machita (1991)

Based on the traditional Dutch smartlap genre (an overly dramatic folk song). Maria Machita has to deal with a lot of heartache in this short musical film; her father dies in an accident, her mother perishes in the theatre, and her sweet Turkish boyfriend is leaving the country. Awarded with a Gouden Kalf for Best Short Film, the Prijs van de Stad Utrecht and the Pathé Tuschinski Award. (from http://www.filmfestival.nl/publiek/films/de-tranen-van-maria-machita)

Director: Paul Ruven
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Music
Runtime: 43 min
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Cast

Production: Nederlandse Film en Televisie Academie (NFTVA)
Country: Netherlands
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Themes

Musical Spectacle

Keywords

musical

More Films by Director: Paul Ruven
More Films in Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tears of Maria Machita about?
Based on the traditional Dutch smartlap genre (an overly dramatic folk song). Maria Machita has to deal with a lot of heartache in this short musical film; her father dies in an accident, her mother perishes in the theatre, and her sweet Turkish boyfriend is leaving the country. Awarded with a Gouden Kalf for Best Short Film, the Prijs van de Stad Utrecht and the Pathé Tuschinski Award. (from http://www.filmfestival.nl/publiek/films/de-tranen-van-maria-machita)
Who directed The Tears of Maria Machita?
The Tears of Maria Machita was directed by Paul Ruven.
Who stars in The Tears of Maria Machita?
The Tears of Maria Machita stars Ellen ten Damme, Ali Cifteci, Jacques Herb.
How long is The Tears of Maria Machita?
The Tears of Maria Machita has a runtime of 43m (43 minutes).
What genre is The Tears of Maria Machita?
The Tears of Maria Machita is a Drama, Fantasy, Music film.
Where was The Tears of Maria Machita produced?
The Tears of Maria Machita was produced in Netherlands.
What are the themes of The Tears of Maria Machita?
The themes of The Tears of Maria Machita include: Musical Spectacle.