Carnival in Flanders(1935)
La Kermesse héroïque
The Spanish soldiers were not as ruthless as they were depicted
Carnival in Flanders Synopsis
Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.
Carnival in Flanders (1935) is a comedy, history and romance film directed by Jacques Feyder, released on December 3, 1935 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Françoise Rosay, Jean Murat, André Alerme and Lyne Clevers. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Feyder
- Writers:
- Bernard Zimmer, Robert A. Stemmle, Charles Spaak
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Stradling Sr.
- Composer:
- Louis Beydts
- Production:
- Société des films sonores Tobis
- Status:
- Released
Carnival in Flanders Cast & Crew
Main cast
Françoise Rosay
as Madame Burgomaster
Jean Murat
as The Duke of Olivares
André Alerme
as The Burgomaster
- Lyne Clevers
Lyne Clevers
as The Fishmonger
Micheline Cheirel
as Siska
- Maryse Wendling
Maryse Wendling
as The Baker
- Ginette Gaubert
Ginette Gaubert
as The Innkeeper
Marguerite Ducouret
as The Brewer
Louis Jouvet
as The Priest
Bernard Lancret
as Julien Breughel
Alfred Adam
as The Butcher
Pierre Labry
as The Innkeeper
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Feyder, written by Bernard Zimmer, Robert A. Stemmle and Charles Spaak.
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Carnival in Flanders Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 53 ratings.
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Carnival in Flanders – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Carnival in Flanders online?
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Carnival in Flanders (1935) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Carnival in Flanders?
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The main cast of Carnival in Flanders (1935) includes Françoise Rosay, Jean Murat, André Alerme, Lyne Clevers and Micheline Cheirel. The film was directed by Jacques Feyder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Carnival in Flanders released?
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Carnival in Flanders was released on December 3, 1935 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Carnival in Flanders worth watching?
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Carnival in Flanders (1935) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.