Life and Death in Flanders(1963)
Leven en dood op het land
Life and Death in Flanders Synopsis
A drama consisting of two parts: In 't Water and De Boer Die Sterft. The first part tells the story of Jan Boele, who is forced to marry Tale Siepers, a girl who is pregnant with his child. However, Jan is in love with Poezeke, the daughter of a wealthy farmer, and dreads his marriage. On their wedding day, he refuses to get up when the bride arrives, leading to a tragic ending. The second part follows Nand, a Flemish farmer who, on his deathbed, looks back on his life, which consisted mainly of working and eating according to the rhythm of the seasons. He remembers his childhood, his wife Wanne, and his mother, and realizes that his life was not as empty as he thought.
Life and Death in Flanders (1963) is a drama film directed by Emile Degelin, released on May 31, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Alice De Groeve, Maurits De Roeck, Simone De Wit and Elisabeth Dulac. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Emile Degelin
- Writers:
- Stijn Streuvels, Karel Van de Woestijne
- Production:
- Ministerie van Nationale Opvoeding en Kultuur, Belgische Radio en Televisie
- Status:
- Released
Life and Death in Flanders Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Emile Degelin, written by Stijn Streuvels and Karel Van de Woestijne.
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Life and Death in Flanders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Life and Death in Flanders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life and Death in Flanders online?
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Life and Death in Flanders (1963) is available to stream on Sooner, and to rent or buy from Sooner. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Life and Death in Flanders?
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The main cast of Life and Death in Flanders (1963) includes Alice De Groeve, Maurits De Roeck, Simone De Wit, Elisabeth Dulac and Dolf Tilleman. The film was directed by Emile Degelin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life and Death in Flanders released?
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Life and Death in Flanders was released on May 31, 1963 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Life and Death in Flanders worth watching?
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Life and Death in Flanders (1963) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.