Lampie
Winner of the Junior Jury Special Mention at the SCHLiNGEL Film Festival, this captivating adaptation of the bestselling novel weaves an enchanting tale of friendship between a lighthouse keeper's daughter and a mermaid boy. Distilling the narrative richness of the original TV series into a feature-length format, the film maintains a compelling momentum throughout. Its fantastical atmosphere and unfolding mysteries draw young viewers ever deeper into a world that feels as enchanting as it is faintly dark.
A graduate of the Dutch Film Academy, Margien Rogaar directs feature films and TV drama centered on the theme of growing up. Her notable credits include the Cannes Critics¡¯ Week selection <BREATH>, features <MAYBE SWEDEN> and <BON VOYAGE>, and the Emmy-nominated <REMI, NOBODY¡¯S BOY>. Her most recent works are the 2023 series <LAMPJE> and feature <JIPPIE NO MORE!>, which opened the Cinekid Festival.