Priest Daens (1992)
In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.
Cast
- Jan Decleir - Adolf Daens
- Gérard Desarthe - Charles Woeste
- Antje De Boeck - Nette Scholliers
- Michaël Pas - Jan De Meeter
- Karel Baetens - Jefke
- Julien Schoenaerts - Bisschop Stillemans
- Wim Meuwissen - Pieter Daens
- Brit Alen - Louise Daens
- Johan Leysen - Schmitt
- Linda van Dyck - Elizabeth Borremans
Screenplay
- Stijn Coninx
- François Chevallier
- Louis Paul Boon (Novel)
- Addy Weijers
- Fernand Auwera (Scenario Writer)
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
biography, industrial revolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Priest Daens about?
- In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.
- Who directed Priest Daens?
- Priest Daens was directed by Stijn Coninx.
- Who stars in Priest Daens?
- Priest Daens stars Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas, Karel Baetens, Julien Schoenaerts.
- How long is Priest Daens?
- Priest Daens has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
- What genre is Priest Daens?
- Priest Daens is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Priest Daens produced?
- Priest Daens was produced in Belgium, France, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of Priest Daens?
- The themes of Priest Daens include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.