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COOL KIDS DON’T CRY tells the story of Akkie, a young girl who loves soccer, even when her classmate Joep thinks soccer is not meant for girls. Akkie uses her humor to deal with Joep’s bullying, not knowing that behind his hostility there hides a boy who is in love with her. When Akkie is diagnosed with leukemia, Akkie remains optimistic and full of energy. She even continues interfering with the school soccer tournament while she is in hospital. When Akkie is no longer able to participate in the tournament, Joep comes up with a really special plan…
Based on the bestseller Cool Kids Don’t Cry by Jacques Vriens.
| English Title | Cool Kids Don't Cry |
|---|---|
| Release | 2012 |
| Genre | Family drama |
| Language | Dutch |
| Cast | Hanna Obbeek, Nils Verkooijen, Johanna ter Steege |
| Director | Dennis Bots |
| Writer | Karen van Holst Pellekaan |
| Producers | David-Jan Bijker, Harro van Staverden, Reinier Selen |
| Co-producers | Living Stone, EO |
| Int. Rights holder | Rinkel Film |
| Distributor | Dutch FilmWorks |
| Composer | Johan Hoogewijs |
| Cinematographer | Gerd Schelfhout |
| Casting Directors | Elske Falkena, Janusz Gosschalk, Matijs Wessels |
| Production designer | Florian Legters |
| Editor | Philippe Ravoet |
Financiers
Netherlands Film Fund, CoBO Fund, Flanders Audiovisual Fund, Dutch FilmWorks, Belgian Tax Shelter, EO, MEDIA-programme i2i
Awards & Nominations
2012
Netherlands Film Festival
- Golden Calf Audience Award
winner
2012
Toronto IFF
- Audience Choice Award
winner
2012
Toronto IFF
- Children and Young People Jury Award
winner
2012
Buenos Aires IFF “Nueva Mirada” for Children and Youth
- Best Feature Film
winner
2012
Buenos Aires IFF “Nueva Mirada” for Children and Youth
- Special Mention Children's Friend Award
winner
2014
Golden Rooster Awards
- Audience Award Best International Film
winner
2013
Rembrandt Awards
- Best Dutch Actress
nomination
2013
Rembrandt Awards
- Best Dutch Youth Film
winner
2013
Rembrandt Awards
- Best Film Song
nomination
2012
Golden and Platin Film, Netherlands
- Golden Film
winner
2012
TIFF Kids International Film Festival
- People's Choice Award Best Feature Film
winner
2012
TIFF Kids International Film Festival
- Golden Sprocket Award - Honorable Mention Best Feature Film (Ages 11-13)
winner
2012
De Zilveren Krulstaart
- Best Film
nomination
Festivals
Mandaluyong Cine Europa Film Festival
European Union Film Festival
Toronto International Film Festival Kids
Cannes Film Festival
Giffoni Film Festival
Venice International Film Festival
Buenos Aires International Film Festival "Nueva Mirada" for Children and Youth
Lucas International Children's Film Festival
Buster International Film Festival for Children and Youth
San Diego Film Festival
Netherlands Film Festival
Milwaukee Film Festival
7th Cyprus International Film Festival
Abu Dhabi Middle East International Film Festival
Cinekid
Giffoni Experience Albania
Chicago International Children's Film Festival
Rome International Film Festival
Vienna International Film Festival for Children
European Film Awards
Young Audience Film Festival Ale Kino Poznan
India International Children's Film Festival
Giffoni - Sao Paulo Film Festival
New York International Children's Festival
Youth Film Festival BUFF, Malmö
Zlin International Film Festival for Children and Youth
20th European Film Festival
International Children's Film Carnival
Busan International Kids Film Festival
12th China International Children's Film Festival
Ajyal Youth Film Festival
Bengaluru International Children's Film Festival
International Center of Films for Children and Young People
