Flanders under Philip II (1923)
Concepcion de la Playa Setta, an Andalusian noblewoman, the daughter of the provost marshall of Flanders, is in love with the Duke Philippe de Hornes. He is a Brussels gentleman in revolt against her people, the Spanish occupiers. When her rebellious lover is hurt during an uprising against the troops of Philip II, Concepcion takes him in in her house. And she personally defends him when, at his trial. Condemned to be hanged through the intervention of the Duke of Alba, de Hornes is eventually reprieved by the new governor and set free. The two lovers meet again and can live happily from now on.
Director: Henry Roussel
Genre: History
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date: January 1, 1923
Cast
- Marcel Vibert - Don Luis de Zuniga y Requesens
- André Roanne - Philippe de Hornes
- Raquel Meller - Conception de la Playa Serra
- Albert Bras - Don Ruys de la Playa Serra
- Maurice Schutz - Ferdinand Alvarez de Tolède, duc d'Albe
- André Marnay - Baron de Hornebecke
Screenplay
- Henry Roussel (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Jules Kruger, Georges Asselin
Production: Les Films Paramount
Country: Belgium, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flanders under Philip II about?
- Concepcion de la Playa Setta, an Andalusian noblewoman, the daughter of the provost marshall of Flanders, is in love with the Duke Philippe de Hornes. He is a Brussels gentleman in revolt against her people, the Spanish occupiers. When her rebellious lover is hurt during an uprising against the troops of Philip II, Concepcion takes him in in her house. And she personally defends him when, at his trial. Condemned to be hanged through the intervention of the Duke of Alba, de Hornes is eventually reprieved by the new governor and set free. The two lovers meet again and can live happily from now on.
- Who directed Flanders under Philip II?
- Flanders under Philip II was directed by Henry Roussel.
- Who stars in Flanders under Philip II?
- Flanders under Philip II stars Marcel Vibert, André Roanne, Raquel Meller, Albert Bras, Maurice Schutz, André Marnay.
- How long is Flanders under Philip II?
- Flanders under Philip II has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Flanders under Philip II?
- Flanders under Philip II is a History film.
- Where was Flanders under Philip II produced?
- Flanders under Philip II was produced in Belgium, France.