Prelude tot de dageraad
Synopsis
Katja van Kalmpthout tells the story of a young woman caught between family expectations and her desire for independence. The daughter of newly wealthy parents, Katja rejects their plan to marry her off to a suitable suitor, determined to defy their petty-bourgeois prejudices. On her birthday, a grand party brings influential guests and potential matches to the family home, but Katja slips away to explore the city. There, she meets Chris, a recent graduate struggling to find work, and a tender romance blossoms. To stay with him, she must confront her parents’ rigid values, making for a charming and spirited tale of love, rebellion, and self-discovery.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Tuur Bouchez
Baron von Dusseldorf
Libert Bricourt
Guest
Ronnie Cambien
Katja's mother
Peter Cogen
Blindman
Rosa Corthals
Couturière
Edgard de Pont
Katja's father
Jef Demedts
Chris
Albert Hanssens
Butler
Lea Heyndrickx
Lily
Staf Knop
Michel Leblanc
Pierre Merchie
Elfie Mestdagh
Annie
Jacky Morel
Katja's brother
Nicole Narkos
Katja
Dré Poppe
Alex
Lucienne Premer
Lili Reeman
Katja's sister
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Berkenman, Raymond Cogen, Marcel De Backer
- Original Score
- Claude Rabitsky
- Original Title
- Prelude tot de dageraad
- Country of Origin
- Belgium
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Vlaams Belgische Filmonderneming '58
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Berkenman, Raymond Cogen, Marcel De Backer
Claude Rabitsky
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Berkenman
Director
Raymond Cogen
Director
Marcel De Backer
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Prelude tot de dageraad
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What is Prelude tot de dageraad about?
Katja van Kalmpthout tells the story of a young woman caught between family expectations and her desire for independence. The daughter of newly wealthy parents, Katja rejects their plan to marry her off to a suitable suitor, determined to defy their petty-bourgeois prejudices. On her birthday, a grand party brings influential guests and potential matches to the family home, but Katja slips away to explore the city. There, she meets Chris, a recent graduate struggling to find work, and a tender romance blossoms. To stay with him, she must confront her parents’ rigid values, making for a charming and spirited tale of love, rebellion, and self-discovery.
Who directed Prelude tot de dageraad?
Prelude tot de dageraad was directed by Paul Berkenman, Raymond Cogen, Marcel De Backer.
Who stars in Prelude tot de dageraad?
The principal cast of Prelude tot de dageraad includes Tuur Bouchez, Libert Bricourt, Ronnie Cambien, Peter Cogen, Rosa Corthals.
When was Prelude tot de dageraad released and how long is it?
Prelude tot de dageraad was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Prelude tot de dageraad?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Prelude tot de dageraad was composed by Claude Rabitsky.