Patrasche, a Dog of Flanders - Made in Japan is a film that explores the different representations of Flanders through a unique blend of visual styles. The story of Nello, a heroic and tragic figure, is reimagined through the eyes of the Japanese, who see him as a western samurai who dies with nobility. The film combines 35mm and 16mm prints, anime scenes, illustrations, and Laterna magica images to create a virtual trip through the world of the novel. The directors, who were born in Flanders, are interested in exploring how others perceive their culture and how they are represented in the world. They use the story of the dog of Flanders to evoke cultural values and to question the documentary genre. The film is a laboratory of images that explores the imagination of others and how it differs from their own experience.
Patrasche: A Dog of Flanders, Made in Japan
A Japanese anime reimagines the classic novel, blending author Ouida's passion for dogs and art with a new perspective.
