4.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
A Dog of Flanders (1999)
A Dog of Flanders (1999)
Overview
Poor but happy, young Nello and his grandfather live alone, delivering milk as a livelihood, in the outskirts of Antwerp, a city in Flanders (the Flemish or Dutch-speaking part of modern-day Belgium). They discover a beaten dog (a Bouvier, a large sturdy dog native to Flanders) and adopt it and nurse it back to health, naming it Patrasche, the middle name of Nello's mother Mary, who died when Nello was very young. Nello's mother was a talented artist, and like his mother, he delights in drawing, and his friend Aloise is his model and greatest fan and supporter.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Gender Swap: Yes
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
4.7
Overview
Poor but happy, young Nello and his grandfather live alone, delivering milk as a livelihood, in the outskirts of Antwerp, a city in Flanders (the Flemish or Dutch-speaking part of modern-day Belgium). They discover a beaten dog (a Bouvier, a large sturdy dog native to Flanders) and adopt it and nurse it back to health, naming it Patrasche, the middle name of Nello's mother Mary, who died when Nello was very young. Nello's mother was a talented artist, and like his mother, he delights in drawing, and his friend Aloise is his model and greatest fan and supporter.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily focuses on the universal themes of poverty, human-animal loyalty, and individual resilience in the face of adversity, without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology or advocating for systemic solutions to the issues presented.
The 1999 adaptation of 'A Dog of Flanders' utilizes traditional casting that aligns with the story's historical European setting, without indications of intentional race or gender swaps for established roles. The narrative focuses on the classic themes of the original story, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on DEI themes.
Secondary
The character Alois Cogez, canonically a young girl in the original novel and previous adaptations, is portrayed by the male actor Jesse James in this 1999 film adaptation.
The film, set in a predominantly Catholic region, subtly portrays Christian values such as charity, compassion, and perseverance in suffering through its main characters. While individual characters may lack these virtues, the narrative consistently frames the plight of Nello and Patrasche with deep sympathy, aligning with the dignity of the innocent and the virtues of faith and hope amidst adversity.
The film 'A Dog of Flanders, 1999' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative centers on the classic tale of an orphaned boy and his dog, focusing on their struggles and bond without incorporating any queer representation.
Based on the film's known plot and source material, 'A Dog of Flanders, 1999' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative centers on a young boy and his dog, focusing on themes of loyalty and hardship, without any elements related to transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts a 19th-century novel set in Flanders, Belgium. The main characters, canonically depicted as white Flemings, are portrayed by white actors in this adaptation, aligning with the source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.2
6.2
Critic Ratings
2.5
3.8
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