The Sacrament (1990)
The 1950s. A family has its annual family reunion to commemorate the anniversary of mother's death. People drink and eat heavily and after a while all restrictions are lost. Family members start venting old frustrations, discussions and tensions. Eventually one homosexual young man gets depressed and a drama escalates.
Director: Hugo Claus
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: February 16, 1990
Cast
- Ann Petersen - Natalie
- Carl Ridders - Claude
- Jan Decleir - Albert
- Marc Didden - Gigi
- Chris Lomme - Lotte
- Frank Aendenboom - Dee Dee
- Linda Schagen Van Leeuwen - Lutje
- Brit Alen - Tilly
- Blanka Heirman - Taatje
- An de Donder - Jeanne
Screenplay
Cinematography: Gilberto Azevedo
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Hugo Claus
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Sacrament about?
- The 1950s. A family has its annual family reunion to commemorate the anniversary of mother's death. People drink and eat heavily and after a while all restrictions are lost. Family members start venting old frustrations, discussions and tensions. Eventually one homosexual young man gets depressed and a drama escalates.
- Who directed The Sacrament?
- The Sacrament was directed by Hugo Claus.
- Who stars in The Sacrament?
- The Sacrament stars Ann Petersen, Carl Ridders, Jan Decleir, Marc Didden, Chris Lomme, Frank Aendenboom.
- How long is The Sacrament?
- The Sacrament has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Sacrament?
- The Sacrament is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Sacrament produced?
- The Sacrament was produced in Belgium.