Life and Death in Flanders
Leven en dood op het land
Synopsis
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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- Director
- Emile Degelin
- Screenplay & Story
- Stijn Streuvels, Karel Van de Woestijne
- Original Score
- Jos Mertens
- Original Title
- Leven en dood op het land
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Kultuur, Belgische Radio en Televisie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emile Degelin
Stijn Streuvels, Karel Van de Woestijne
Jos Mertens
Department Leadership Roster
Emile Degelin
Director
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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 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.
Who directed Life and Death in Flanders?
Life and Death in Flanders was directed by Emile Degelin.
Who stars in Life and Death in Flanders?
The principal cast of Life and Death in Flanders includes Alice De Groeve, Maurits De Roeck, Simone De Wit, Elisabeth Dulac, Dolf Tilleman.
When was Life and Death in Flanders released and how long is it?
Life and Death in Flanders was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Life and Death in Flanders?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life and Death in Flanders was composed by Jos Mertens.
Is Life and Death in Flanders based on a book or true story?
Life and Death in Flanders is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Stijn Streuvels", Novel: "Karel Van de Woestijne".