International Competition of Feature Films for Children

De indiaan

The Indian
Réalisé par
2009

Synopsis (Catalogue): Koos (a little boy of almost eight) very much wants to look like his impressive, typically Dutch father, which is not an easy thing, as Koos has been adopted from Peru and is rather small and of dark complexion. One day, he sees a Peruvian boy playing a strange kind of music outside the supermarket and discovers that he, like the boy, is of Indian origin. From that day on, despite his Dutch parents, he tries his very best to be a true Indian.

Koos, a little boy of almost eight, has been adopted from Peru as a baby. When his adoptive Dutch mother becomes pregnant, his search for his Indian roots becomes more intensive. The story is told in a way that also a child can understand the feelings of Koos and his aim to become a true Indian and to discover his Indian name that should content qualities or specific characteristics of the owner. Koos evolves a strong faith which shows him that his best friend lives not outside himself but deep inside his soul.