Lampie

Margien
Rogaar

Margien Rogaar is a Dutch film director based in Amsterdam. She works on feature films as well as television drama. Her work focuses on the theme of growing up and getting wiser. In a lot of her films children or childhood play a big role. Her work was shown all over the world. Her short Breath was shown on the film festival in Cannes. Her children's series "Remi Nobody's Boy" got nominated for an Emmy award in 2018.

Lampie (11) lives with her father in a remote lighthouse, tasked with lighting the beacon each night. One stormy evening, the light remains dark, causing a shipwreck – of a vessel owned by the local admiral. As punishment, Lampie is sent to work for seven years at his estate, the eerie Black House. There, she discovers Edward, a boy hidden in the attic, labeled a monster by his father and the village. But Lampie soon learns Edward is kind, gentle, and dreams of reuniting with his mother’s family. The film invites viewers into a world of magical beings, secrets, and twists, where Lampie must face danger and decisions that shape her identity. Lampie is a tale of courage, friendship, and the light that can be found even in the darkest moments. Based on the television series of the same name, also known in the Czechia.