6.3The Lion of Flanders · 1985
The Lion of Flanders (1985) is a History / Drama / War film directed by Hugo Claus, starring Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans.
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6.3Overview
The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
Cast
Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Julien Schoenaerts, Josine van Dalsum, Herbert Flack, Filip Peeters, Vic de Wachter
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What is "The Lion of Flanders" about?
The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.
When was "The Lion of Flanders" released?
The Lion of Flanders was released in 1985.
Who stars in "The Lion of Flanders"?
The cast includes Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Julien Schoenaerts.
