Carnival in Flanders
The Spanish soldiers were not as ruthless as they were depicted
1936 1h 50m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | La Kermesse héroïque |
|---|---|
| Release date | Sep 22, 1936 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | FR |
| Country | France |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, social satire, 17th century, countryside, flanders, popular festivity, hispanic monarchy (spanish empire), eighty years' war, spanish black legend |
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What is Carnival in Flanders about?
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.
When was Carnival in Flanders released?
Carnival in Flanders was released on Sep 22, 1936 (status: Released).
Who directed Carnival in Flanders?
Jacques Feyder directed Carnival in Flanders.
What is the TMDB rating of Carnival in Flanders?
Carnival in Flanders has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 53 votes.