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Little Longnose
When he refused to support power-hungry witch, the good shoemaker's boy, Jacob is transformed into a hunchbacked dwarf with overlong nose. Of their mother no longer recognized, mocked by the people of the city and driven away, Jacob runs one day a goose on the road. Together with the spring animal - in fact the king's daughter Greta enchanted - Jacob is now trying to make the transformation to reverse and put the wicked witch craft.
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Plot Summary
In the heart of the GDR in the 1960s, a young Jewish girl named Naima, who wears a large plaster nose after an accident, dreams of adventure and freedom. Her life takes a dramatic turn when she is sent to an orphanage, where she struggles to adapt to the strict regime and form meaningful connections. Despite the challenges, Naima finds a kindred spirit in a fellow orphan, and together they embark on a secret journey that tests their courage and friendship.
Critical Reception
Little Longnose received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised its sensitive portrayal of childhood struggles within a specific historical context, particularly its exploration of identity and belonging. While some found the pacing occasionally slow, many audiences connected with the film's emotional depth and the performances of its young cast.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric depiction of the GDR era.
Commended for its sensitive handling of a child's coming-of-age story.
Noted for strong performances, particularly from the young lead.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available. However, reviews that exist tend to highlight the film's poignant storytelling and its ability to evoke empathy for the protagonist's difficult journey.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel of the same name by Czech author Judith Kerr.
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