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A Dog of Flanders

1975·Show
52Episodes in1Season
77
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos10
  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy0
  • Wit & Wordplay0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

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About

Nello Tarth is a poor but happy orphan who lives with his grandfather Jehan in a little village nearby Antwerp. Nello has a talent for drawing pictures and has been fascinated by it since he saw one of Rubens (a famous artist) pictures as a little boy. Helping Jehan with the daily milk delivery to Antwerp, Nello one day discovers Patrash, a working dog who has been mistreated and abandoned by his former owner. He treats the exhausted animal and after a little while a close and dependable friendship develops. Alois Cojez, the daughter of the richest and hence most influential man in Blacken Village, is Nellos best friend. When Nello decides to become an artist he has to experience firsthand the ignorance and cruelty of the villagers. Especially Alois father thinks of him as a slacker who cannot earn his living by drawing pictures. Nontheless Nello perseveres and never gives up to achieve his dream and to win their appreciation and respect while strenuously struggling with his poverty.
Classic AnimeHeartbreaking DramaChildhood FriendshipArtistic PerseverancePoverty & HardshipEmotional JourneyTimeless StoryAnimal CompanionshipPeriod Piece

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Is A Dog of Flanders worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78/100 (IMDb 7.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does A Dog of Flanders have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 52 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

When did A Dog of Flanders air?

It ran from 1975 to 1975 and has ended.

What language is A Dog of Flanders in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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