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Nello (played by Jeremy James Kissner and Jesse James) is a young man
born into a challenging world. Orphaned at birth and living with his kindly grandfather
(Jack Warden) in a small village in the early 19th century, Nello cherishes the sketchbook
left to him by his mother. Inspired by her art and blessed by a chance encounter with
noted local artist Michel La Grande (Jon Voight), Nello sets out against all odds to
pursue his dream of becoming a great artist, like his idol, the genius Rubens. Though
often thwarted by his circumstance, Nello finds solace, love and support from his best
friend, the beautiful and wealthy Aloise (played by FARREN MONET and MADYLINE SWEETEN)
and companionship from his beloved dog, a large Bouvier des Flanders named Patrasche.
When Nello's poverty threatens to crush his dream and Aloise's
father forbids the two life-long friends from seeing each other, the talented young artist
(urged and schooled by his mentor La Grande) completes a beautiful painting for entry into
a competition-hoping the recognition and the prize money will ensure his career and
appease Aloise's family. But when the judging panel chooses a less deserving entrant
simply because he is from their own upper class, the heartbroken Nello and his trusty
companion Patrasche begin a challenging journey that educates the young boy about the
true value of friendship and ultimately teaches the villagers about compassion, mercy
and forgiveness.
The screenplay is by Kevin Brodie and ROBERT SINGER, based on the
classic children's tale by Ouida (Marie-Louise de la Ramée); "A Dog of Flanders" is
produced by acclaimed producer Frank Yablans and directed by Kevin Brodie. MARK DAMON,
MARTIN J. BARAB and LARRY MORTORFF serve as executive producers. The film also stars
STEVEN HARTLEY and BRUCE McGILL.
The behind-the-camera talent includes director of photography
WALTHER VAN DEN ENDE, production designers HUBERT POUILLE and ATTILA F. KOVACS, editor
ANNAMARIA SZANTO, composer RICHARD FRIEDMAN and costume designer BEATRIX ARUNA PASZTOR.
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