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Viel zu klein
A little duckling is left behind and meets other animals of the forest. Together they try to find out what the duckling is best at: digging, climbing or jumping?
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Plot Summary
A young girl, Anna, struggles with her parents' divorce and her feeling of being too small to understand the adult world. She finds solace and a sense of agency through her vivid imagination and a newfound friendship with an old, eccentric man.
Critical Reception
Viel zu klein was a modest family film in its native Germany, appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of childhood emotions during a difficult family transition. While not a major critical success, it resonated with audiences for its heartfelt narrative and relatable protagonist.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its empathetic portrayal of a child's perspective.
Appreciated for its gentle handling of sensitive family themes.
Noted for its charming, if sometimes slow-paced, narrative.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around Hamburg, Germany, with several scenes filmed in the charming Speicherstadt district.
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