
Carnival in Flanders
1936, German. Directed by Jacques Feyder.
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.)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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Cast & crew
- Jacques FeyderDirector
- Françoise RosayCornelia
- Will DohmThe Burgomaster
- Paul HartmannThe Duke of Olivares
- Albert LievenPainter Johann Breughel
- Paul WestermeierThe Butcher
- Charlott DaudertSiska
- Heinz Förster-LudwigThe Baker
- Erika HelmkeThe Baker's Wife
- Hans HenningerThe Fishmonger
- Carsta LöckThe Fishmonger's Wife
- Wilhelm GombertThe Innkeeper
- Trude MarlenThe Innkeeper's Wife
Details
- Released
- 15 January 1936
- Original title
- Die klugen Frauen
- Country
- France, Germany
- Written by
- Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
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What Carnival in Flanders is based on
Carnival in Flanders is adapted from a novel.
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Carnival in Flanders runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
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Carnival in Flanders isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 January 1936. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
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If you liked Carnival in Flanders, try Tom Jones, The Story of Vickie, Around the World in 80 Days.
Who directed Carnival in Flanders?
Carnival in Flanders (1936) was directed by Jacques Feyder and stars Françoise Rosay, Will Dohm, Paul Hartmann.
What is Carnival in Flanders based on?
Carnival in Flanders is adapted from a novel.