Peasant Psalm
Boerenpsalm
Synopsis
The movie follows the turbulent life of Wortel, a deeply devout yet flawed Flemish farmer at the turn of the 20th century. Wortel has an intense bond with his land, but his life is defined by a relentless series of tragic hardships.Throughout his journey, Wortel faces the loss of multiple children, the suicide of his son, and the heartbreaking deaths of his wives, Fien and Frisine. Despite these devastating misfortunes, he is constantly urged by the local village priest to accept this suffering as part of God's grand plan. Mixing heavy melodrama with moments of dark, bittersweet humor, the film portrays Wortel’s fierce survival instinct, human weaknesses, and ultimate search for solace through his faith and hard labor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Jef Burm
Pastoor
Christel Domen
Frisine
Matteo Simoni
Pasgeboren baby
Ronny Waterschoot
Wortel
Magda Lesage
Fien
Sabine De Volder
Amelieke
Erik Goossens
Fons
Jos van Gorp
Commissaris
Gerda Marchand
Weduwe
Jacky Morel
Ossekop
Ugo Prinsen
Franelle
Karen van Parijs
Amelie
Karlijn Sileghem
Meid Lorejas
Bert André
Soo
Chris Cauwenberghs
Sjampetter
Mark Verstraete
Kleermaker
Sofie Decleir
Anna
Ludo Busschots
Mulder Lorejas
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roland Verhavert
- Screenplay & Story
- Felix Timmermans, Roland Verhavert
- Original Score
- Dirk Brossé
- Original Title
- Boerenpsalm
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Visie Filmproduktie, Belgische Radio en Televisie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roland Verhavert
Felix Timmermans, Roland Verhavert
Dirk Brossé
Michel van Laer
Ludo Troch, Philippe Ravoet, Ann Van Aken
Roland Verhavert
Department Leadership Roster
Roland Verhavert
Director
Michel van Laer
Director of Photography
Ludo Troch
Editor
Philippe Ravoet
Editor
Ann Van Aken
Editor
Roland Verhavert
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Movies
1989
1989
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Belgian / Flemish movies
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Frequently Asked Questions About Peasant Psalm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Peasant Psalm about?
The movie follows the turbulent life of Wortel, a deeply devout yet flawed Flemish farmer at the turn of the 20th century. Wortel has an intense bond with his land, but his life is defined by a relentless series of tragic hardships.Throughout his journey, Wortel faces the loss of multiple children, the suicide of his son, and the heartbreaking deaths of his wives, Fien and Frisine. Despite these devastating misfortunes, he is constantly urged by the local village priest to accept this suffering as part of God's grand plan. Mixing heavy melodrama with moments of dark, bittersweet humor, the film portrays Wortel’s fierce survival instinct, human weaknesses, and ultimate search for solace through his faith and hard labor.
Who directed Peasant Psalm?
Peasant Psalm was directed by Roland Verhavert.
Who stars in Peasant Psalm?
The principal cast of Peasant Psalm includes Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni, Ronny Waterschoot, Magda Lesage.
When was Peasant Psalm released and how long is it?
Peasant Psalm was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Peasant Psalm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Peasant Psalm was composed by Dirk Brossé.
Is Peasant Psalm based on a book or true story?
Peasant Psalm is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Felix Timmermans".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Peasant Psalm?
Peasant Psalm holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).