In
1995,
Disney
released
Pocahontas
in
the
Netherlands,
bringing
the
legendary
tale
of
the
Powhatan
woman
and
English
settler
John
Smith
to
Dutch
audiences.
The
film
was
produced
by
Walt
Disney
Feature
Animation,
directed
by
Mike
Gabriel
and
Eric
Goldberg,
with
a
score
by
Alan
Menken
and
lyrics
by
Stephen
Schwartz.
Inspired
by
historical
figures
but
given
a
romanticized
narrative,
the
movie
blended
stunning
hand-drawn
animation
with
memorable
songs
like
Colors
of
the
Wind
and
Just
Around
the
Riverbend.
In
the
Netherlands,
Pocahontas
was
dubbed
into
Dutch
by
well-known
voice
actors,
ensuring
the
story
resonated
with
local
audiences.
The
film
premiered
to
much
anticipation,
riding
the
wave
of
Disney’s
1990s
renaissance
following
hits
like
The
Lion
King
and
Aladdin.
Its
lush
visuals,
heartfelt
music,
and
themes
of
tolerance
and
respect
for
nature
struck
a
chord
with
viewers.
While
some
critics
debated
its
historical
liberties,
Pocahontas
enjoyed
strong
box
office
success
in
the
Netherlands
and
became
a
beloved
part
of
Disney’s
animated
legacy.
It
won
two
Academy
Awards
for
Best
Original
Song
(Colors
of
the
Wind)
and
Best
Original
Musical
or
Comedy
Score,
cementing
its
place
as
one
of
the
defining
animated
films
of
the
decade.
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Year:
1995
Issued Period:
22 November 1995 - 3 January 1996
Amount:
4 Toys
Happy Meal Price:
7,75 Gulden
Brand:
Walt Disney
