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Arie

200910mMichiel ten Horn
IMDb 7.7

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An elderly man pines away in a nursing home. His family calls on him out of a guilty conscience, but they try to get away from the stuffy atmosphere as soon as possible. The old man obliges them and behaves unresponsive. But as soon as everybody is gone, he smiles contented while softly speaking to his canary Arie. The human form the bird suddenly assumes is the kick-off for an adventure.

Drama
CanaryNursing HomeElderly

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What is Arie (2009) about?

An elderly man pines away in a nursing home. His family calls on him out of a guilty conscience, but they try to get away from the stuffy atmosphere as soon as possible. The old man obliges them and behaves unresponsive. But as soon as everybody is gone, he smiles contented while softly speaking to his canary Arie. The human form the bird suddenly assumes is the kick-off for an adventure.

Who stars in Arie?

Arie stars Aart Staartjes, Tine Joustra, Tessa du Mee, Remco Melles, Senn Uijtdehage. The film was directed by Michiel ten Horn.

How long is Arie?

Arie has a runtime of 10 min and premiered in 2009.

Is Arie worth watching?

Arie holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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