IMDb RATING
7.4/10
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Tells the story of the Spanish invasion of FlandersTells the story of the Spanish invasion of FlandersTells the story of the Spanish invasion of Flanders
- Awards
- 5 wins & 1 nomination
André Alerme
- Korbus de Witte, le bourgmestre
- (as Alerme)
- …
Lyne Clevers
- La poissonnière
- (as Lynne Clevers)
- …
Arthur Devère
- Le poissonnier
- (as Arthur Devere)
- …
Alexander D'Arcy
- Le capitaine
- (as Alexandre Darcy)
- …
Claude Sainval
- Le lieutenant
- (as Claude Saint Val)
- …
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaThe film gave rise to protests in Belgium, mainly from certain members of the Flemish community. It went as far as an interpellation at the Chamber of Deputies in order to have the film banned in Belgium. The request was rejected; nevertheless, it was banned in the city of Bruges.
- Quotes
Cornelia de Witte, Madame la Bourgmestre: If life's a bit hard at first, all the better. You're young and in love. Nothing else matters.
- ConnectionsAlternate-language version of Die klugen Frauen (1936)
Featured review
heroic ladies of Flanders beguile the Spanish invaders
The mayor of a small town in Flanders is thrown into panic when he hears that the Spanish are coming to occupy the town. he decides to pretend to be dead, leaving his wife and the other ladies of the town to cope with the Spanish invasion. The mayoress rallies the ladies, and reassures them that they will be more than a march for the Spaniards.
This is an enchanting period comedy, full of lovely details of everyday life, and with many hilarious moments as the ladies of Flanders meet the gentlemen of Spain. the charming flirtation that develops between the mayoress and the leader of the Spanish troops is particularly well done. and there's a delightful scene where one of the gentlemen of Flanders and one of the Spaniards find they have a mutual enthusiasm for needlework. An unusual and very amusing film, pure enjoyment from beginning to end.
This is an enchanting period comedy, full of lovely details of everyday life, and with many hilarious moments as the ladies of Flanders meet the gentlemen of Spain. the charming flirtation that develops between the mayoress and the leader of the Spanish troops is particularly well done. and there's a delightful scene where one of the gentlemen of Flanders and one of the Spaniards find they have a mutual enthusiasm for needlework. An unusual and very amusing film, pure enjoyment from beginning to end.
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- louiseculmer
- Mar 4, 2015
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Details
- Runtime1 hour 35 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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