Film
Ciske de Rat
1955 · from the book by Piet Bakker
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Based On the book by Piet Bakker
Ciske de Rat is a 1984 Dutch drama film directed by Guido Pieters, based on the novel of the same name by Piet Bakker. Ciske is played by 13-year-old Danny de Munk who also sang the title song Ik voel me zo verdomd alleen ("I feel so damned alone") which scored a number one hit in the Netherlands. In 1985 the film won a UNICEF Award at the Berlin International Film Festival. With more than 1.5 million admissions it was one of the most successful Dutch films of all time although did not surpass the 1955 version.
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Piet Bakker
Guido Pieters
Reached the screen 42 years after publication.
Film
1955 · from the book by Piet Bakker