Life and Death in Flanders (1963)

A drama consisting of two parts: In 't Water and De Boer Die Sterft. The first part tells the story of Jan Boele, who is forced to marry Tale Siepers, a girl who is pregnant with his child. However, Jan is in love with Poezeke, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and dreads his marriage. On their wedding day, he refuses to get up when the bride arrives, leading to a tragic ending. The second part follows Nand, a Flemish farmer who, on his deathbed, looks back on his life, which consisted mainly of working and eating according to the rhythm of the seasons. He remembers his childhood, his wife Wanne, and his mother, and realizes that his life was not as empty as he thought.

Director: Emile Degelin
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jos Mertens
Production: Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Kultuur, Belgische Radio en Televisie
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl

Keywords

based on novel or book

More Films by Director: Emile Degelin
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Life and Death in Flanders about?
A drama consisting of two parts: In 't Water and De Boer Die Sterft. The first part tells the story of Jan Boele, who is forced to marry Tale Siepers, a girl who is pregnant with his child. However, Jan is in love with Poezeke, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and dreads his marriage. On their wedding day, he refuses to get up when the bride arrives, leading to a tragic ending. The second part follows Nand, a Flemish farmer who, on his deathbed, looks back on his life, which consisted mainly of working and eating according to the rhythm of the seasons. He remembers his childhood, his wife Wanne, and his mother, and realizes that his life was not as empty as he thought.
Who directed Life and Death in Flanders?
Life and Death in Flanders was directed by Emile Degelin.
Who stars in Life and Death in Flanders?
Life and Death in Flanders stars Alice De Groeve, Maurits De Roeck, Simone De Wit, Elisabeth Dulac, Dolf Tilleman, Veerle Van Laere.
How long is Life and Death in Flanders?
Life and Death in Flanders has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Life and Death in Flanders?
Life and Death in Flanders is a Drama film.
Where was Life and Death in Flanders produced?
Life and Death in Flanders was produced in Belgium.