Daens(1992)
Daens Synopsis
Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.
Daens (1992) is a drama and history film directed by Stijn Coninx, released on October 1, 1992 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck and Michaël Pas. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 67 ratings.
- Director:
- Stijn Coninx
- Writers:
- Stijn Coninx, François Chevallier, Louis Paul Boon
- Producers:
- Hans Pos, Jean-Luc Ormières, Dirk Impens
- Cinematographer:
- Walther van den Ende
- Production:
- Dérives Productions, Shooting Star Filmcompany, Favourite Films
- Status:
- Released
Daens Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jan Decleir
as Adolf Daens
Gérard Desarthe
as Charles Woeste
Antje De Boeck
as Nette Scholliers
Michaël Pas
as Jan De Meeter
- Karel Baetens
Karel Baetens
as Jefke
Julien Schoenaerts
as Bisschop Stillemans
- Wim Meuwissen
Wim Meuwissen
as Pieter Daens
- Brit Alen
Brit Alen
as Louise Daens
Johan Leysen
as Schmitt
Linda van Dyck
as Elizabeth Borremans
Idwig Stephane
as Eugene Borremans
Jappe Claes
as Ponnet
Key crew
Directed by Stijn Coninx, written by Stijn Coninx, François Chevallier and Louis Paul Boon, produced by Hans Pos, Jean-Luc Ormières and Dirk Impens.
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Daens Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 67 ratings.
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Daens – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Daens online?
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Daens (1992) 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 Daens?
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The main cast of Daens (1992) includes Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas and Karel Baetens. The film was directed by Stijn Coninx. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Daens released?
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Daens was released on October 1, 1992 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is Daens worth watching?
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Daens (1992) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 67 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.