Vrijdag (1981)
Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.
Cast
- Frank Aendenboom - Georges
- Herbert Flack - Erik
- Hilde Van Mieghem - Christiane
- Kitty Courbois - Jeanne
- Ann Petersen - Moeder van Erik
- Karin Jacobs - Solange
- Mimi Kok - Weduwe van Charles
- Fons Rademakers - Chef van Jules
- Jaap Hoogstra
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Vrijdag about?
- Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.
- Who directed Vrijdag?
- Vrijdag was directed by Hugo Claus.
- Who stars in Vrijdag?
- Vrijdag stars Frank Aendenboom, Herbert Flack, Hilde Van Mieghem, Kitty Courbois, Ann Petersen, Karin Jacobs.
- How long is Vrijdag?
- Vrijdag has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Vrijdag?
- Vrijdag is a Drama film.
- Where was Vrijdag produced?
- Vrijdag was produced in Netherlands, Belgium.