Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet
| Company type | Film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film industry |
| Founded | 2012 |
| Founder | Dennis Bots (director) |
| Products | Family drama film |
Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet (translated as Sixth Graders Don't Cry, and also known by the title Cool Kids Don't Cry) is a family drama released in 2012, directed by Dennis Bots. The film is an adaptation of the Dutch novel by Jacques Vriens bearing the same title. It debuted in the Netherlands on February 15, 2012, and received the Golden Film Award that year.
Synopsis
Akkie (portrayed by Hanna Obbeek), a sixth-grade pupil with a strong enthusiasm for soccer, initially has a difficult relationship with her peer Joep. Following an altercation that results in Akkie suffering a nosebleed and requiring medical attention, she is diagnosed with leukemia. Despite her diagnosis, Akkie stays active in organizing a soccer tournament and participating in school activities. Her rapport with Joep improves notably during a school camping trip, where he assists her in climbing down from a tree.
As Akkie undergoes intensive chemotherapy, she discovers that her cancer has metastasized to her brain, rendering it incurable. She requests her closest friend Elise (Fiona Livingston) to compete in the soccer tournament on her behalf. From her hospital bed, Akkie observes an impromptu match before she peacefully passes away. To commemorate her, classmates dedicate the school tournament in her honor, donning uniforms and displaying banners with her name.
Cast
- Hanna Obbeek as Akkie
- Nils Verkooijen as Joep
- Fiona Livingston as Elise
- Bram Flick as Laurens
- Amin Belyandouz as Brammetje
- Eva Van Der Gucht as Juf Ina
- Loek Peters as Dokter Snor
- Johanna ter Steege as Moeder Akkie
- Reinout Bussemaker as Vader Akkie
- Chris Comvalius as Afida
- Xander Straat as Meester Henk
- Bram van der Hooven as Frenklin
- Lea Vlastra as Tamara
- Renee de Graaff as Christel
- Lucas Dijker as Rico
Awards
- Winner of the Golden Film Award in 2012
- Recipient of the Golden Calf Audience Award at the Nederlands Film Festival in 2012
- Awarded Rembrandt Award for Best Dutch Youth Film in 2012
- Nominated for Rembrandt Award for Best Dutch Actress (Hanna Obbeek) in 2012
- Nominated for Rembrandt Award for Best Film Song (by Kim-Lian van der Meij) in 2012
- Won the Audience Award for Best Feature Film at TIFF Kids in 2013
- Honored with Best Children's Film at the China International Children's Film Festival in 2013
External links
- Achtste Groepers Huilen Niet on Movie Meter