Peace in the Fields (1970)
This is a film which was made in Belgium in the early '60s and was never released. However, it somehow got included in the American Oscar category for "Best Foreign Film," and was finally released in its home country in 1971. It explores the issues of prejudice and superstition in the Belgian countryside through the troubles of a middle-aged farmer whose mother has been accused of being a witch. In French, this picture is based on a true story which took place in the late 1920s and early '30s.
Director: Jacques Boigelot
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: January 1, 1970
Cast
- Christian Barbier - Stanne Vanasche
- Georges Poujouly - Louis
- Claire Wauthion - Lodia
- Héléna Manson - Johanna
- Arlette Schreiber - Rosa
- Nicole Valberg - Julia
- Lucien Raimbourg - Jardinier
- Georges Vandéric - Aloysius
- Marthe Dugard - Soeur Thérésia
- Josi Jolet - Jules
Screenplay
- René Wheeler (Screenplay)
- Marie Gevers (Novel)
- Jacques Boigelot (Dialogue)
Music: Paul Uy
Cinematography: Philippe Collette
Editing: Monique Dodemont, Denise Vindevogel
Production: E.G.C.
Country: Belgium
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Jacques Boigelot
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Peace in the Fields about?
- This is a film which was made in Belgium in the early '60s and was never released. However, it somehow got included in the American Oscar category for "Best Foreign Film," and was finally released in its home country in 1971. It explores the issues of prejudice and superstition in the Belgian countryside through the troubles of a middle-aged farmer whose mother has been accused of being a witch. In French, this picture is based on a true story which took place in the late 1920s and early '30s.
- Who directed Peace in the Fields?
- Peace in the Fields was directed by Jacques Boigelot.
- Who stars in Peace in the Fields?
- Peace in the Fields stars Christian Barbier, Georges Poujouly, Claire Wauthion, Héléna Manson, Arlette Schreiber, Nicole Valberg.
- How long is Peace in the Fields?
- Peace in the Fields has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Peace in the Fields?
- Peace in the Fields is a Drama film.
- Where was Peace in the Fields produced?
- Peace in the Fields was produced in Belgium.