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Carnival in Flanders
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Carnival in Flanders

(La Kermesse héroïque)

The Spanish soldiers were not as ruthless as they were depicted

19351h 50mRomanceComedyHistory

Overview

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.

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Alternative Titles

Hertugen ønsker natkvarterDK
Csintalan asszonyokHU
Zwyciężyły kobietyPL
A Quermesse HeróicaPT
Herttua etsii yösijaaFI
女だけの都JP

Where to Watch

Stream

Criterion Channel
Status
Released
Original Title
La Kermesse héroïque
Production Countries
France