Carnival in Flanders (1936)
Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
Director: Jacques Feyder
Genre: Comedy, History, Romance
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: January 15, 1936
Cast
- Françoise Rosay - Cornelia
- Will Dohm - The Burgomaster
- Paul Hartmann - The Duke of Olivares
- Albert Lieven - Painter Johann Breughel
- Paul Westermeier - The Butcher
- Charlott Daudert - Siska
- Heinz Förster-Ludwig - The Baker
- Erika Helmke - The Baker's Wife
- Hans Henninger - The Fishmonger
- Carsta Löck - The Fishmonger's Wife
Screenplay
- Jacques Feyder (Screenplay)
- Charles Spaak (Screenplay)
- Charles Spaak (Novel)
Music: Louis Beydts
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: Wolfgang Wehrum
Production: Tobis Tonbild Syndikat
Country: France, Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Keywords
countryside, based on novel or book, flanders, social satire, 17th century, popular festivity, hispanic monarchy (spanish empire), eighty years' war, spanish black legend
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carnival in Flanders about?
- Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
- Who directed Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders was directed by Jacques Feyder.
- Who stars in Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders stars Françoise Rosay, Will Dohm, Paul Hartmann, Albert Lieven, Paul Westermeier, Charlott Daudert.
- How long is Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders is a Comedy, History, Romance film.
- Where was Carnival in Flanders produced?
- Carnival in Flanders was produced in France, Germany.