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Mood:
- HumorousAtmosphericOffbeat
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Plot:
- Couple RelationsParents and ChildrenSiblings RelationsFamily LifeCouplesFamily RelationsMind and Soul
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Genres:
- DramaForeignComedy
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Time/Period:
- Contemporary
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Place:
- EuropeSpainIn the Woods
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Humor:
- Dark Humor
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Style:
- Surreal
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Based on:
- Based on Folk Tale
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousSemi Fantastic
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Grimm, 2003
Dutch, Spanish
Netherlands
Profile of Grimm
Grimm can be described as humorous, offbeat, and atmospheric. The plot revolves around sibling relations, family life, and couples relations. Its comic aspect comes from dark humor. Grimm's main genres are drama, foreign, and comedy. In terms of style, it is surreal. It is set, at least in part, in the woods. Grimm is located in Spain. It takes place in contemporary times. It is drawn from a folktale.
Summary of Grimm
A genre-bending update of the Hansel and Gretel story, Grimm is a Dutch film directed by Alex van Warmerdam. Young adults Jacob and Marie are abandoned in the woods by their father, with only a note in Jacob's pocket to guide them: advice from their mother to travel to Spain and see their wealthy uncle. When they reach the warm and sunny country, a far cry from their cold and snowy home, Marie meets the sinister Don Diego, who charms and marries her, much to Jacob's displeasure. His suspicions may be well-founded, however, when he discovers that Diego is involved in criminal activities that put both he and Marie at risk. Combining black comedy, mystery, suspense, and absurdity, Grimm is a unique Dutch fairy tale.
Details
| Language: | Dutch, Spanish |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Release date: | 8 October 2003 |
| Runtime: | 103 min |
Cast and Crew
as Mother
as Father
