The Lion of Flanders
Overview
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.
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Title information
- Type
- Movie
- Leaving date
- 2 September 2026
- Genre
- History, Drama, War
- Release year
- 1985
Runtime & credits
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Cast
- Jan Decleir, Frank Aendenboom, Theu Boermans, Julien Schoenaerts, Josine van Dalsum, Herbert Flack, Filip Peeters, Vic de Wachter, Ronny Waterschoot, Guy Van Sande, Tania Van der Sanden, Jules Croiset
- Director
- Hugo Claus
- Writer
- Hendrik Conscience, Hugo Claus
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- Date meaning
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- Applies to
- United Kingdom (GB)
- Reference time zone
Europe/London
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