Movie Description

La Kermesse héroïque

(1935)

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleLa Kermesse héroïque

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1935-12-03

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 01h 50m

Production CompaniesSociété des films sonores Tobis

Genres

  • Comedy
  • History
  • Romance