Movie Description
Boerenpsalm
(1989)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
Cast
Pastoor
Frisine
Pasgeboren baby
Wortel
Fien
Amelieke
Fons
Commissaris
Weduwe
Ossekop
Franelle
Amelie
Posters
Recommendations
Origin
6.2
Starving in Suburbia
6.543
The River
6.4
TalhotBlond
6.3
Come Sunday
5.831
Belfast
7.038
Mr. Turner
6.541
Accused
6.872
Knock on Any Door
6.215
Richard Jewell
7.415
Mary
6.263
On Fire
6.1
Winged Creatures
5.9
Facts
Original TitleBoerenpsalm
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-03-16
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesVisie Filmproduktie,Belgische Radio en Televisie
Genres
- Drama
- History
