Peasant Psalm (1989)
The movie follows the turbulent life of Wortel, a deeply devout yet flawed Flemish farmer at the turn of the 20th century. Wortel has an intense bond with his land, but his life is defined by a relentless series of tragic hardships.Throughout his journey, Wortel faces the loss of multiple children, the suicide of his son, and the heartbreaking deaths of his wives, Fien and Frisine. Despite these devastating misfortunes, he is constantly urged by the local village priest to accept this suffering as part of God's grand plan. Mixing heavy melodrama with moments of dark, bittersweet humor, the film portrays Wortel’s fierce survival instinct, human weaknesses, and ultimate search for solace through his faith and hard labor.
Director: Roland Verhavert
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Jef Burm as Pastoor |
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Christel Domen as Frisine |
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Matteo Simoni as Pasgeboren baby |
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Ronny Waterschoot as Wortel |
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Magda Lesage as Fien |
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Sabine De Volder as Amelieke |
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Erik Goossens as Fons |
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Jos van Gorp as Commissaris |
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Gerda Marchand as Weduwe |
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Jacky Morel as Ossekop |
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Ugo Prinsen as Franelle |
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Karen van Parijs as Amelie |
| Directing | Roland Verhavert | Director |
| Writing | Felix Timmermans | Novel |
| Directing | Frank van Mechelen | Assistant Director |
| Writing | Roland Verhavert | Dialogue |
| Directing | Arielle Sleutel | Assistant Director |
| Camera | Michel van Laer | Director of Photography |
| Camera | Michel van Laer | Camera Operator |
| Camera | An de Cock | Camera Operator |
| Editing | Ludo Troch | Editor |
| Editing | Philippe Ravoet | Editor |
| Editing | Ann Van Aken | Editor |
| Sound | Chris Laureys | Sound |
| Sound | Dirk Brossé | Music |
| Art | Yvan Bruyère | Art Direction |
| Art | Bruno Aertsen | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Suzanne van Well | Costumer |
| Production | Roland Verhavert | Producer |
| Production | Gérard Vercruysse | Production Supervisor |
