The Evil Eye (1937)
When a wanderer arrives in a village in the East Flanders countryside, strange events begin to unfold. The villagers, unsettled by his presence, come to believe he is an evil spirit. In truth, he is searching for his long-lost lover. Years ago, the two of them had committed a terrible crime: the killing of an illegitimate child. They had then planned to end their own lives by drowning. Yet the wanderer failed to keep his part of the pact and survived the suicide attempt. Ever since, he has been desperately seeking the woman he once loved, haunted by the past that refuses to let him go.
Director: Charles Dekeukeleire
Genre: Drama, Romance, Mystery
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: January 1, 1937
Screenplay
- Herman Teirlinck (Screenplay)
- Herman Teirlinck (Theatre Play)
Music: Marcel Poot
Cinematography: François Rents
Editing: Charles Dekeukeleire
Production: Films Emska
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Charles Dekeukeleire
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Evil Eye about?
- When a wanderer arrives in a village in the East Flanders countryside, strange events begin to unfold. The villagers, unsettled by his presence, come to believe he is an evil spirit. In truth, he is searching for his long-lost lover. Years ago, the two of them had committed a terrible crime: the killing of an illegitimate child. They had then planned to end their own lives by drowning. Yet the wanderer failed to keep his part of the pact and survived the suicide attempt. Ever since, he has been desperately seeking the woman he once loved, haunted by the past that refuses to let him go.
- Who directed The Evil Eye?
- The Evil Eye was directed by Charles Dekeukeleire.
- How long is The Evil Eye?
- The Evil Eye has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is The Evil Eye?
- The Evil Eye is a Drama, Romance, Mystery film.
- Where was The Evil Eye produced?
- The Evil Eye was produced in Belgium.