Daens
Synopsis
Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.
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Jan Decleir
Adolf Daens
Gérard Desarthe
Charles Woeste
Antje De Boeck
Nette Scholliers
Michaël Pas
Jan De Meeter
Karel Baetens
Jefke
Julien Schoenaerts
Bisschop Stillemans
Wim Meuwissen
Pieter Daens
Brit Alen
Louise Daens
Johan Leysen
Schmitt
Linda van Dyck
Elizabeth Borremans
Idwig Stephane
Eugene Borremans
Jappe Claes
Ponnet
Brenda Bertin
Marie
Alex Wilequet
Monsignor Goossens
Fred Van Kuyk
Burgemeester Van Wambeke
Herbert Flack
Van Langenhove (Liberaal)
Rik Hancké
Nuncio
Matthias Schoenaerts
Wannes Scholliers
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stijn Coninx
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Paul Boon, François Chevallier, Stijn Coninx, Addy Weijers, Fernand Auwera
- Original Score
- Dirk Brossé
- Original Title
- Daens
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, French, Italian, Latin, Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- Dérives Productions, Shooting Star Filmcompany, Favourite Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stijn Coninx
Louis Paul Boon, François Chevallier, Stijn Coninx, Addy Weijers, Fernand Auwera
Dirk Brossé
Walther van den Ende
Ludo Troch
Dirk Impens, Jean-Luc Ormières, Maria Peters, Hans Pos, Dave Schram
Department Leadership Roster
Stijn Coninx
Director
François Chevallier
Writer
Stijn Coninx
Writer
Addy Weijers
Writer
Dirk Impens
Producer
Jean-Luc Ormières
Producer
Maria Peters
Producer
Hans Pos
Producer
Dave Schram
Producer
Walther van den Ende
Director of Photography
Ludo Troch
Editor
Hubert Pouille
Production Design
Allan Starski
Production Design
Yan Tax
Costume Design
Robert Brzeziński
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daens
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daens about?
Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.
Who directed Daens?
Daens was directed by Stijn Coninx.
Who stars in Daens?
The principal cast of Daens includes Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas, Karel Baetens.
When was Daens released and how long is it?
Daens was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Daens?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Daens was composed by Dirk Brossé.
Is Daens based on a book or true story?
Daens is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Louis Paul Boon".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Daens?
Daens holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).