Tells the story of the Spanish invasion of Flanders.
Okay, so the premise of "Carnival in Flanders" (originally La Kermesse héroïque, which sounds much grander, doesn't it?) is pretty simple. It’s 1616, and a quiet Flemish town is suddenly in the path of a Spanish army. If you've got a soft spot for classic black-and-white comedies, especially ones that poke fun at serio...
Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Jacques Feyder
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"Okay, so the premise of "Carnival in Flanders" (originally La Kermesse héroïque, which sounds much grander, doesn't it?) is pretty simple. It’s 1616, and a quiet Flemish town is suddenly in the path of a Spanish army. If you've got a soft spot for classic black-and-white comedies, especially ones that poke fun at serious history, then absolutely, give this a watch. It's a clever little gem. Folks who need constant action or super-fast pacing might find it a bit slow at first. But trust me, it bu..."
Claude Sainval
Robert A. Stemmle, Bernard Zimmer, Jacques Feyder, Charles Spaak
France
