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
Writers:
Paul Ruven, Mike van Diem
Awards:
3 wins & 1 nomination
Production:
Paul Ruven
Country:
Netherlands
