The Lion of Flanders
1985, Dutch. Directed by Hugo Claus.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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Cast & crew
- Hugo ClausDirector
- Jan DecleirJan Breydel
- Frank AendenboomRobrecht van Bethune
- Theu BoermansJacques de Chatillon, comte de Leuze
- Julien SchoenaertsPieter De Coninck
- Josine van DalsumJohanna van Navarre
- Herbert FlackWillem Van Gullik
- Filip PeetersRoelandt
- Vic de WachterJan van Namen
- Ronny WaterschootGwijde van Namen
- Guy Van SandeCast
- Tania Van der SandenKatrien
- Jules CroisetRobert d'Artois
Details
- Released
- 14 March 1985
- Original title
- De leeuw van Vlaanderen
- Country
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Written by
- Hugo Claus
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What The Lion of Flanders is based on
The Lion of Flanders is based on De Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen (1838) by Hendrik Conscience.
1838
De Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen
By Hendrik Conscience
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Who directed The Lion of Flanders?
The Lion of Flanders (1985) was directed by Hugo Claus and stars Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans.
What is The Lion of Flanders based on?
The Lion of Flanders is based on De Leeuw van Vlaenderen of de Slag der Gulden Sporen (1838) by Hendrik Conscience.