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Carnival in Flanders

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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 like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.

Orignal Title

La Kermesse héroïque

Orignal Language

fr

Duration

1 hr 50 min

Genre

Comedy, History, Romance

Status

Released

Release Data

1935-12-03

Produced By

Société des films sonores Tobis

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