Wierook en Tranen
Synopsis
West Flanders, 1940. The Germans have invaded Belgium. In a state of panic, thousands of people flee to France. Among them are ten-year-old Waldo and his parents. They travel through the Poperinge and Ypres region toward the border. There, Waldo’s parents are killed in a bombardment. Waldo continues toward the coast with his fourteen-year-old neighbor, Vera. A journey with a tragic end
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ruud Keers
- Screenplay & Story
- Rients Slippe
- Original Title
- Wierook en Tranen
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Belgische Radio en Televisie
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ruud Keers
Rients Slippe
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Ruud Keers
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What is Wierook en Tranen about?
West Flanders, 1940. The Germans have invaded Belgium. In a state of panic, thousands of people flee to France. Among them are ten-year-old Waldo and his parents. They travel through the Poperinge and Ypres region toward the border. There, Waldo’s parents are killed in a bombardment. Waldo continues toward the coast with his fourteen-year-old neighbor, Vera. A journey with a tragic end
Who directed Wierook en Tranen?
Wierook en Tranen was directed by Ruud Keers.
Who stars in Wierook en Tranen?
The principal cast of Wierook en Tranen includes Daan Brouwers, Katelijne Verbeke, Marga Neirynck, Arnold Willems, Joris Collet.
When was Wierook en Tranen released and how long is it?
Wierook en Tranen was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.