Sinterklaas & de Gouden Chocolademunten

About This Movie

'Sinterklaas & de Gouden Chocolademunten' (2020) plays with whimsical fantasy and a bit of family drama. The story revolves around Floor, a young girl with a rather extravagant wish for a bathtub full of chocolate coins. There's an interesting tension in her relationship with her father, the baron, who struggles to cope when Saint Nicholas can't grant her wish. The atmosphere feels both light-hearted and a tad dark, especially when you consider the father’s extreme reaction—kidnapping Saint Nicholas in a hot air balloon. The practical effects, particularly in the depiction of the magical elements, have a charmingly homemade feel. Performances are earnest; they manage to capture that innocent yet intense yearning that kids often have. It's a curious blend of holiday cheer and family complexities.

Light-hearted family fantasy · Unique plot with a dark twist · Practical effects create charm