The Little Shipowner (1988)
A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.
Director: Marc Lybaert
Genre: Family, Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: February 14, 1988
Cast
- Jo De Meyere - Vader Janssen
- Sien Eggers - Mia
- Suzanne Juchtmans - Dame
- Machteld Ramoudt - Moeder Janssen
- Edward Rooze - Karel
- Bert Struys - Schipper
- Derrick Struys - Zoon
- Jannick Struys - Zoon
- Oswald Versyp - Zeiler
Screenplay
- Libera Carlier (Scenario Writer)
- Lou de Vel
Music: Pieter Verlinden
Editing: Miel Feyaerts
Production: Belgische Radio en Televisie
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival
Keywords
mother, antwerp, boat, son, belgium, father, flanders, skipper, public television, harbor, family, sailor, scheldt, ship owner
More Films by Director: Marc Lybaert
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Little Shipowner about?
- A film made for television, based on the book of the same name by Libera Carlier. A Flemish family decides to spend the summer holidays on de Schelde. Father Janssen buys a second-hand boat and together with his wife and two sons he sets sail. What follows is a sequence of pleasant moments and disappointments, watched by the sceptical mother Janssen.
- Who directed The Little Shipowner?
- The Little Shipowner was directed by Marc Lybaert.
- Who stars in The Little Shipowner?
- The Little Shipowner stars Jo De Meyere, Sien Eggers, Suzanne Juchtmans, Machteld Ramoudt, Edward Rooze, Bert Struys.
- How long is The Little Shipowner?
- The Little Shipowner has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is The Little Shipowner?
- The Little Shipowner is a Family, Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Little Shipowner produced?
- The Little Shipowner was produced in Belgium.
- What are the themes of The Little Shipowner?
- The themes of The Little Shipowner include: Touching Family Stories, Pregnancy News: Joy and Anxiety, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Foster Care and Survival.