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Cast
Françoise Rosay
as Cornelia
Will Dohm
as The Burgomaster
Paul Hartmann
as The Duke of Olivares
Albert Lieven
as Painter Johann Breughel
Paul Westermeier
as The Butcher
Charlott Daudert
as Siska
Heinz Förster-Ludwig
as The Baker
Erika Helmke
as The Baker's Wife
Hans Henninger
as The Fishmonger
Carsta Löck
as The Fishmonger's Wife
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1936
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageGerman
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, History, Romance
Votes1
DirectorJacques Feyder
WritersCharles Spaak, Jacques Feyder
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCarnival in Flanders
About Carnival in Flanders
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, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
Directed by Jacques Feyder, Carnival in Flanders leans on a strong ensemble — Françoise Rosay, Will Dohm, Paul Hartmann — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1936.
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