Kasper in the Underworld (1979)
In this atmospheric psychological drama by Jef van der Heyden, concert pianist Kasper Bertheim lives under psychiatric care in Geel, haunted by the memory of a woman he believes has vanished into the underworld. After witnessing a funeral, he leaves his foster home and wanders through a surreal cityscape that seems suspended between life and death. Along the way, he encounters workers, drifters, priests and other outsiders who guide him deeper into his obsessive search. Adapted from a novel by Hubert Lampo, the film blends psychological drama with magical realism, creating an ambiguous world where madness, grief and imagination merge, and where it remains uncertain whether Kasper’s visions are delusions or glimpses of another reality.
Director: Jef van der Heyden
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
Cast
Production: Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Nederlandse Cultuur (België), Films Van de Velde P.V.B.A.
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Kasper in the Underworld about?
- In this atmospheric psychological drama by Jef van der Heyden, concert pianist Kasper Bertheim lives under psychiatric care in Geel, haunted by the memory of a woman he believes has vanished into the underworld. After witnessing a funeral, he leaves his foster home and wanders through a surreal cityscape that seems suspended between life and death. Along the way, he encounters workers, drifters, priests and other outsiders who guide him deeper into his obsessive search. Adapted from a novel by Hubert Lampo, the film blends psychological drama with magical realism, creating an ambiguous world where madness, grief and imagination merge, and where it remains uncertain whether Kasper’s visions are delusions or glimpses of another reality.
- Who directed Kasper in the Underworld?
- Kasper in the Underworld was directed by Jef van der Heyden.
- Who stars in Kasper in the Underworld?
- Kasper in the Underworld stars Jos Houben, Annelies Vaes, Leo Haelterman, Charles Janssens, Anita Koninck, Suzanne Saerens.
- How long is Kasper in the Underworld?
- Kasper in the Underworld has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is Kasper in the Underworld?
- Kasper in the Underworld is a Drama film.
- Where was Kasper in the Underworld produced?
- Kasper in the Underworld was produced in Belgium.