In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes...
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Cast verified as complete
| Jan Decleir | ... |
Adolf Daens
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Gérard Desarthe | ... |
Charles Woeste
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| Antje de Boeck | ... |
Nette Scholliers
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| Michael Pas | ... |
Jan De Meeter
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Karel Baetens | ... |
Jefke
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Julien Schoenaerts | ... |
Bishop Stillemans
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| Wim Meuwissen | ... |
Pieter Daens
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Brit Alen | ... |
Louise Daens
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| Johan Leysen | ... |
Schmitt
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| Idwig Stéphane | ... |
Eugene Borremans
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Linda van Dyck | ... |
Elizabeth Borremans
(as Linda van Dijck)
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| Jappe Claes | ... |
Ponnet
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Brenda Bertin | ... |
Marie
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Alex Wilequet | ... |
Monsignor Goossens
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Rik Hancké | ... |
Nuncio
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Giovanni Di Benedetto | ... |
Cardinal
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| Fred Van Kuyk | ... |
Mayor Vanwambeke
(as Fred van Kuijk)
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| Gérald Marti | ... |
King Leopold II
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| Frank Vercruyssen | ... |
Louis Scholliers
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| Koen van Impe | ... |
Baron de Béthune
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Paul Wuyts | ... |
Father Scholliers
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| Marilou Mermans | ... |
Nora Scholliers, moeder van Nette
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Marc Peeters | ... |
Vandermeersch
(as Mark Peeters)
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Jan Steen | ... |
Fons
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Filip van Luchene | ... |
Lambrecht
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Ludo Busschots | ... |
De Backer
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Bert Cosemans | ... |
Hector Pancquaert
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| Herbert Flack | ... |
Vanlangenhove
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Yves Degen | ... |
Druwé
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Marc Legein | ... |
Cumont
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Gaston Bertin | ... |
Leirens
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Max Schnur | ... |
Old Man
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Anna Grazyna Suchocka | ... |
Julia
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Peter van Asbroeck | ... |
Gust
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| Gert Portael | ... |
Zulma
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Stijn Meuris | ... |
Pier
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Iwona Hoffman | ... |
Clarice
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Luk D'Heu | ... |
Doctor Claus
(as Luc D'Heu)
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Jean Gerardy | ... |
Missionary
(as Jean Gérardy)
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Roger Francel | ... |
President of the House of Representatives
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Francesco Ferrara | ... |
Vatican Clerk
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Daniel Dury | ... |
Committee President
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Gilbert Charles | ... |
Committee Member
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| Leon Niemczyk | ... |
Committee Member
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| Tadeusz Teodorczyk | ... |
Committee Member
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Brunon Bukowski | ... |
Committee Member
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Andrzej Gloskowski | ... |
Committee Member
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| Door van Boeckel | ... |
Achiel Eeman
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Steph Baeyens | ... |
Cavalry Officer
(as Stef Baeyens)
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Slawomir Maciejewski | ... |
Commissioner
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Micheline Hardy | ... |
Madame Woeste
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Els de Schepper | ... |
Josee
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Marc Van Eeghem | ... |
Jules
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| André Simon | ... |
Raymond
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Manu Verreth | ... |
Coach driver
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Günther Lesage | ... |
Journalist
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Max Croiset | ... |
Father Abbot
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Vic Moeremans | ... |
Abbot
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Arthur Semay | ... |
Abbot
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Myriam Bronzwaar | ... |
Mother Nini
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Jef Vandemeulebroucke | ... |
Borremans Junior
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| Matthias Schoenaerts | ... |
Wannes Scholliers
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Jan Versteden | ... |
Theoke
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Gunther Goossens | ... |
Tuur
(as Günther Goossens)
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Saartje Loos | ... |
Daens' Daughter
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Helen van Humbeeck | ... |
Daens' Daughter
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Debby Appermans | ... |
Scholliers Child
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Ingrid de Smedt | ... |
Scholliers Child
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Marleen de Smedt | ... |
Scholliers Child
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Louise Frateur | ... |
Scholliers Child
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Olivier Janssens | ... |
Scholliers' Child
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Jan Vankeerberghen | ... |
Scholliers Child
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Julia Banaszkiewicz | ... |
Nini
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| Ludwik Benoit | ... |
Man with Handcart
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Genowefa Korska | ... |
Lisette
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Miroslaw Jekot | ... |
Bok
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Dariusz Kowalski | ... |
Bok
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| Jacek Luczak | ... |
Bok
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Tadeusz Falana | ... |
Bok
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Jecek Sut | ... |
Bok
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| Barbara Polomska | ... |
Dame
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Wieslawa Grochowska | ... |
Dame
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Jeanine Schevernels | ... |
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| Alain Van Goethem | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stijn Coninx | ||
Written by
| Fernand Auwera | ... | (scenario) |
| Louis Paul Boon | ... | (novel "Pieter Daens") |
| François Chevallier | ... | () |
| Stijn Coninx | ... | () |
| Addy Weijers | ... | (scenario consultant) |
Produced by
| Daphni Gadellaa | ... | assistant producer |
| Dirk Impens | ... | producer |
| Frank Jansen | ... | co-producer |
| Jean-Luc Ormières | ... | producer |
| Maria Peters | ... | producer |
| Hans Pos | ... | producer |
| Dave Schram | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dirk Brossé | ||
Cinematography by
| Walther van den Ende | ||
Editing by
| Ludo Troch | ||
Casting By
| Job Gosschalk | ||
| Kris Vinck | ||
Production Design by
| Hubert Pouille | ||
| Allan Starski | ||
Art Direction by
| Ewa Skoczkowska | ||
Costume Design by
| Yan Tax | ||
Makeup Department
| Winnie Gallis | ... | makeup artist |
| Dick Naastepad | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Guy De Lombaert | ... | production manager |
| Jerzy Piaseczny | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Johan Dirckx | ... | assistant director |
| Fons Feyaerts | ... | assistant director |
| Guy Goossens | ... | assistant director |
| Patrice Martineau | ... | first assistant director |
| Els Rastelli | ... | assistant director |
| Philippe Van Damme | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Guy Cantraine | ... | set dresser |
| Charlie Cantraine | ... | assistant set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Philippe Baudhuin | ... | assistant re-recording mixer |
| Benoît Biral | ... | sound recordist/assistant re-recording mixer |
| Eric DeVos | ... | sound editor |
| Christian Monheim | ... | boom operator |
| Henri Morelle | ... | sound engineer |
| Philippe Ravoet | ... | sound editor |
| Ewin Ryckaert | ... | sound assistant |
| Ann Van Aken | ... | sound assistant |
| Philippe van Leer | ... | foley artist |
Special Effects by
| Miroslaw Marchwinski | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Robert Brzezinski | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Bogdan Michalak | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Koen Firlefijn | ... | grip |
| Didier Frateur | ... | first assistant camera |
| Luc Frisson | ... | second assistant caméra additionnal crew |
| Chris Hacken | ... | best boy |
| Glynn Speeckaert | ... | assistant camera |
| Benoît Theunissen | ... | key grip |
| Dirk Van Rampelbergh | ... | electrician |
| Yves Vandermeeren | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Els Rastelli | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kristin Van Passel | ... | assistant wardrobe |
Location Management
| Jo van Hende | ... | assistant location manager |
| Eddy Stevesyns | ... | assistant location manager |
Additional Crew
| Walter Josten | ... | U.S. sales representative |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Shooting Star Film Distribution BV (1993) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- New Vision Films (1994) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Pan Européenne Distribution (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Belgische Radio en Televisie (BRTN) (1993) (Belgium) (tv) (BRTN1)
- Meteor Home Video (Netherlands) (VHS) (as Meteor/Independent Home Video)
- Shooting Star Video Distribution BV (1993) (Netherlands) (tv)
- Shooting Star Video Distribution BV (1993) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Shooting Star Video Distribution BV (1993) (Netherlands) (video)
- Universal Pictures Video (2001) (Netherlands) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Blue Rider Pictures (producers rep)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In the 1890s, Father Adolf Daens goes to Aalst, a textile town where child labor is rife, pay and working conditions are horrible, the poor have no vote, and the Catholic church backs the petite bourgeoisie in oppressing workers. He writes a few columns for the Catholic paper, and soon workers are listening and the powerful are in an uproar. He's expelled from the Catholic party, so he starts the Christian Democrats and is elected to Parliament. After Rome disciplines him, he must choose between two callings, as priest and as champion of workers. In subplots, a courageous young woman falls in love with a socialist and survives a shop foreman's rape; children die; prelates play billiards.
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Julien Schoenaerts (Bishop Stillemans) and Matthias Schoenaerts (Wannes Scholliers), are father and son in real life, but didn't share scenes in the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #8.1 (1995). See more » |