Carnival in Flanders (1935)
The Spanish soldiers were not as ruthless as they were depicted
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 like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.
Director: Jacques Feyder
Genre: Comedy, History, Romance
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 3, 1935
Cast
- Françoise Rosay - Madame Burgomaster
- Jean Murat - The Duke of Olivares
- André Alerme - The Burgomaster
- Lyne Clevers - The Fishmonger
- Micheline Cheirel - Siska
- Maryse Wendling - The Baker
- Ginette Gaubert - The Innkeeper
- Marguerite Ducouret - The Brewer
- Louis Jouvet - The Priest
- Bernard Lancret - Julien Breughel
Screenplay
- Bernard Zimmer (Dialogue)
- Charles Spaak (Novel)
- Robert A. Stemmle (Screenplay)
Music: Louis Beydts
Cinematography: Harry Stradling Sr.
Editing: Jacques Brillouin
Production: Société des films sonores Tobis
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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 like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.
- 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, Jean Murat, André Alerme, Lyne Clevers, Micheline Cheirel, Maryse Wendling.
- How long is Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 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.