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Roald & Beatrix: The Tail of the Curious Mouse (2020)
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Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Country: UK
Duration: 70 min.
Story:
Roald & Beatrix, the tail of the curious mouse, a heart-warming Christmas film inspired by the true encounter between a six-year-old Roald Dahl and his idol Beatrix Potter. A magical story of what really can happen when you are brave enough to follow your dreams. Joining Dawn French who plays Beatrix, the cast includes Jessica Hynes, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Nina Sosanya, Bill Bailey and Nick Mohammed.
Style:
fairy tale, sentimental, touching, sweet, christmas special
Audience:
kids
Plot:
bully, parents and children, cultural icon, life philosophy, intergenerational friendship, family relations, childhood, imagination, mentor, mischievous children, hopes, christmas, writers, child, reality vs fantasy, british, unlikely friendships, british humour, 6 year old
Time:
1920s
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