Flemish Heaven (2016)
A look at the lives of three generations of women. Monique and her daughter Sylvie run a brothel on the border of West Flanders and France. Eline, Sylvie's six-year-old daughter, is fascinated by the mysterious workplace of her mother and grandmother, but she is never allowed inside. A dramatic event turns their lives upside down and the family ties are put under pressure.
Director: Peter Monsaert
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: September 11, 2016
Cast
- Sara Vertongen - Sylvie
- Wim Willaert - Dirk
- Esra Vandenbussche - Eline
- Ingrid De Vos - Monique
- Isabelle Van Hecke - Vanessa
- Mathias Sercu - Detective
- Tom Ternest - Alain
- Naïma Rodric - Aisha
- Serge Larivière - Philippe Leclerc
- Frédéric Gibilaro - Salesman
Screenplay
- Peter Monsaert (Screenplay)
Music: Frederik van de Moortel
Cinematography: David Williamson
Editing: Alain Dessauvage
Country: Belgium
Language: Français, Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Themes
Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son
Keywords
parent child relationship, brothel, family
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Flemish Heaven about?
- A look at the lives of three generations of women. Monique and her daughter Sylvie run a brothel on the border of West Flanders and France. Eline, Sylvie's six-year-old daughter, is fascinated by the mysterious workplace of her mother and grandmother, but she is never allowed inside. A dramatic event turns their lives upside down and the family ties are put under pressure.
- Who directed Flemish Heaven?
- Flemish Heaven was directed by Peter Monsaert.
- Who stars in Flemish Heaven?
- Flemish Heaven stars Sara Vertongen, Wim Willaert, Esra Vandenbussche, Ingrid De Vos, Isabelle Van Hecke, Mathias Sercu.
- How long is Flemish Heaven?
- Flemish Heaven has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Flemish Heaven?
- Flemish Heaven is a Drama film.
- Where was Flemish Heaven produced?
- Flemish Heaven was produced in Belgium.
- What are the themes of Flemish Heaven?
- The themes of Flemish Heaven include: Touching Family Stories, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.