Borinage
Misère au Borinage
Synopsis
Henri Storck and Joris Ivens’ landmark of social documentary, blending staged scenes with locals and on-the-spot reportage to depict the 1932 miners’ strike in Belgium’s Borinage—evictions, hunger, and police repression—transforming outrage into a call for solidarity.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Brussels (Casino St-Josse)
Festival / Special Debut
June 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens, Henri Storck
- Screenplay & Story
- Joris Ivens, Henri Storck, André Thirifays, Pierre Vermeylen
- Original Title
- Misère au Borinage
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens, Henri Storck
Joris Ivens, Henri Storck, André Thirifays, Pierre Vermeylen
Joris Ivens, Henri Storck
Helen van Dongen
Department Leadership Roster
Joris Ivens
Director
Henri Storck
Director
Joris Ivens
Writer
Henri Storck
Writer
Helen van Dongen
Editor
Joris Ivens
Director of Photography
Henri Storck
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Borinage.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borinage
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Borinage about?
Henri Storck and Joris Ivens’ landmark of social documentary, blending staged scenes with locals and on-the-spot reportage to depict the 1932 miners’ strike in Belgium’s Borinage—evictions, hunger, and police repression—transforming outrage into a call for solidarity.
Who directed Borinage?
Borinage was directed by Joris Ivens, Henri Storck.
Who stars in Borinage?
The principal cast of Borinage includes Not specified.
When was Borinage released and how long is it?
Borinage was released in 1934 with a total runtime of 36m.