Cafard
Synopsis
August 1914. While Jean Mordant is away winning the title of Wrestling Champion of the World in Buenos Aires, his daughter Mimi is raped by German occupiers in Ostend. Jean swears he will avenge this immoral disgrace. With his coach Victor and young nephew Guido, he enrolls in the prestigious ACM (Armored Car Division). But the heavily-built armored vehicles keep getting stuck in the mud of Flanders. The battalion is hastily transferred to the Eastern front. Jean is devastated by frustration for he has just learned that Mimi is pregnant. But war conditions are ruthless and he and his friends embark on a dramatic journey that ultimately will drag them around the world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jan Bultheel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Bultheel
- Original Score
- Hans Helewaut
- Original Title
- Cafard
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, French, English, Dutch, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Topkapi Films, Superprod Animation, Tarantula, Tondo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jan Bultheel
Jan Bultheel
Hans Helewaut
Clément Calvet, Jérémie Fajner, Arnold Heslenfeld, Joseph Rouschop, Laurette Schillings
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Bultheel
Director
Jan Bultheel
Writer
Clément Calvet
Producer
Jérémie Fajner
Producer
Arnold Heslenfeld
Producer
Joseph Rouschop
Producer
Laurette Schillings
Producer
Arielle Sleutel
Producer
Frans van Gestel
Producer
Hans Helewaut
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cafard
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cafard about?
August 1914. While Jean Mordant is away winning the title of Wrestling Champion of the World in Buenos Aires, his daughter Mimi is raped by German occupiers in Ostend. Jean swears he will avenge this immoral disgrace. With his coach Victor and young nephew Guido, he enrolls in the prestigious ACM (Armored Car Division). But the heavily-built armored vehicles keep getting stuck in the mud of Flanders. The battalion is hastily transferred to the Eastern front. Jean is devastated by frustration for he has just learned that Mimi is pregnant. But war conditions are ruthless and he and his friends embark on a dramatic journey that ultimately will drag them around the world.
Who directed Cafard?
Cafard was directed by Jan Bultheel.
Who stars in Cafard?
The principal cast of Cafard includes Sebastien Dewaele, Dinara Drukarova, Benoit Gob, Maarten Ketels, Wim Willaert.
When was Cafard released and how long is it?
Cafard was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Cafard?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cafard was composed by Hans Helewaut.