Peasant Psalm
6.4
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.
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Cast
21 people
Jef Burm
Pastoor
Also in
De Paradijsvogels
De burgemeester van Veurne
Christel Domen
Frisine
Known for
Ritual
Matteo Simoni
Pasgeboren baby
Known for
Thieves of the Wood
Gangsta
Ronny Waterschoot
Wortel
Also in
Familie
Keromar
Magda Lesage
Fien
Also in
Silent Bruges
Sabine De Volder
Amelieke
No other roles listed
Erik Goossens
Fons
Also in
Familie
#LikeMe
Jos van Gorp
Commissaris
Also in
De burgemeester van Veurne
Gilliams & De Bie
Jan Van Dyke
Pater
Gerda Marchand
Weduwe
Also in
R.I.P.
Zomerrust
Yvonne Verbeeck
Stekjesverkoopster
Jacky Morel
Ossekop
Also in
De Collega's
Talking to a Stranger
Roland Verhavert Director · Felix Timmermans Author Michel van Laer Cinematographer
First release March 16, 1989 · Produced in Belgium · Production Belgische Radio en Televisie
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Belgische Radio en Televisie
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Belgium
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Languages
Original title
Boerenpsalm
Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Dutch
Release dates
Belgium · March 16, 1989
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No release date listed for United States.
France
November 26, 2021 · Digital · Netflix
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