The Lion of Flanders

6.319851h 44mHistoryDramaWar

The Lion of Flanders (1985) is a history, drama film directed by Hugo Claus rated 6.3/10.

The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.

Released: 1985-03-14

Duration: 1h 44m

Genre: History, Drama, War

Country: Belgium

Director: Hugo Claus

Writer: Hugo Claus

Cast: Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Julien Schoenaerts, Josine van Dalsum, Herbert Flack

Production: Kunst en Kino N.V., B.R.T.-Dienst Drama, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap