Peasant Psalm(1989)
Boerenpsalm
Peasant Psalm Synopsis
The movie follows the turbulent life of Wortel, a deeply devout yet flawed Flemish farmer at the turn of the 20th century. Wortel has an intense bond with his land, but his life is defined by a relentless series of tragic hardships.Throughout his journey, Wortel faces the loss of multiple children, the suicide of his son, and the heartbreaking deaths of his wives, Fien and Frisine. Despite these devastating misfortunes, he is constantly urged by the local village priest to accept this suffering as part of God's grand plan. Mixing heavy melodrama with moments of dark, bittersweet humor, the film portrays Wortel’s fierce survival instinct, human weaknesses, and ultimate search for solace through his faith and hard labor.
Peasant Psalm (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Roland Verhavert, released on March 16, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni and Ronny Waterschoot. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Roland Verhavert
- Writers:
- Felix Timmermans, Roland Verhavert
- Producers:
- Roland Verhavert
- Cinematographer:
- Michel van Laer
- Production:
- Visie Filmproduktie, Belgische Radio en Televisie
- Status:
- Released
Peasant Psalm Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Jef Burm
Jef Burm
as Pastoor
- Christel Domen
Christel Domen
as Frisine
Matteo Simoni
as Pasgeboren baby
- Ronny Waterschoot
Ronny Waterschoot
as Wortel
- Magda Lesage
Magda Lesage
as Fien
- Sabine De Volder
Sabine De Volder
as Amelieke
- Erik Goossens
Erik Goossens
as Fons
- Jos van Gorp
Jos van Gorp
as Commissaris
Gerda Marchand
as Weduwe
- Jacky Morel
Jacky Morel
as Ossekop
- Ugo Prinsen
Ugo Prinsen
as Franelle
Karen van Parijs
as Amelie
Key crew
Directed by Roland Verhavert, written by Felix Timmermans and Roland Verhavert, produced by Roland Verhavert.
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Peasant Psalm Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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Peasant Psalm – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Peasant Psalm online?
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Peasant Psalm (1989) is available to stream on Sooner, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Sooner and Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Peasant Psalm?
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The main cast of Peasant Psalm (1989) includes Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni, Ronny Waterschoot and Magda Lesage. The film was directed by Roland Verhavert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Peasant Psalm released?
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Peasant Psalm was released on March 16, 1989 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Peasant Psalm worth watching?
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Peasant Psalm (1989) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.