The Lion of Flanders (1985)
The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
Director: Hugo Claus
Genre: History, Drama, War
Runtime: 104 min
Release Date: March 14, 1985
Cast
- Jan Decleir - Jan Breydel
- Frank Aendenboom - Robrecht van Bethune
- Theu Boermans - Jacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
- Julien Schoenaerts - Pieter De Coninck
- Josine van Dalsum - Johanna van Navarre
- Herbert Flack - Willem Van Gullik
- Filip Peeters - Roelandt
- Vic de Wachter - Jan van Namen
- Ronny Waterschoot - Gwijde van Namen
- Guy Van Sande
Screenplay
Country: Belgium
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
More Films by Director: Hugo Claus
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Lion of Flanders about?
- The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
- Who directed The Lion of Flanders?
- The Lion of Flanders was directed by Hugo Claus.
- Who stars in The Lion of Flanders?
- The Lion of Flanders stars Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Julien Schoenaerts, Josine van Dalsum, Herbert Flack.
- How long is The Lion of Flanders?
- The Lion of Flanders has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
- What genre is The Lion of Flanders?
- The Lion of Flanders is a History, Drama, War film.
- Where was The Lion of Flanders produced?
- The Lion of Flanders was produced in Belgium.