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Life and Death in Flanders

Life and Death in Flanders

May 31, 1963 · 1h 22m

Rated 8 out of 10

Director

Emile Degelin

Overview

A drama consisting of two parts: In 't Water and De Boer Die Sterft. The first part tells the story of Jan Boele, who is forced to marry Tale Siepers, a girl who is pregnant with his child. However, Jan is in love with Poezeke, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and dreads his marriage. On their wedding day, he refuses to get up when the bride arrives, leading to a tragic ending. The second part follows Nand, a Flemish farmer who, on his deathbed, looks back on his life, which consisted mainly of working and eating according to the rhythm of the seasons. He remembers his childhood, his wife Wanne, and his mother, and realizes that his life was not as empty as he thought.

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What is Life and Death in Flanders about?

A drama consisting of two parts: In 't Water and De Boer Die Sterft. The first part tells the story of Jan Boele, who is forced to marry Tale Siepers, a girl who is pregnant with his child. However, Jan is in love with Poezeke, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and dreads his marriage. On their wedding day, he refuses to get up when the bride arrives, leading to a tragic ending. The second part…

When was Life and Death in Flanders released?

Life and Death in Flanders was released on May 31, 1963.

How long is Life and Death in Flanders?

Life and Death in Flanders runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who directed Life and Death in Flanders?

Life and Death in Flanders was directed by Emile Degelin.

Who is in the cast of Life and Death in Flanders?

The cast of Life and Death in Flanders includes Alice De Groeve, Maurits De Roeck, Simone De Wit, Elisabeth Dulac and Dolf Tilleman.

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