Peasant Psalm (1989)
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.
Rated
12
Year
1989
Country
BE
Language
Dutch
Release date
16 March 1989
TMDB
5.5 (9)
CineVerse
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Ratings
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J
Jef Burm
Pastoor
C
Christel Domen
Frisine
Matteo Simoni
Pasgeboren baby
R
Ronny Waterschoot
Wortel
M
Magda Lesage
Fien
S
Sabine De Volder
Amelieke
E
Erik Goossens
Fons
J
Jos van Gorp
Commissaris
Gerda Marchand
Weduwe
J
Jacky Morel
Ossekop
U
Ugo Prinsen
Franelle
Karen van Parijs
Amelie
Karlijn Sileghem
Meid Lorejas
Bert André
Soo
Chris Cauwenberghs
Sjampetter
Mark Verstraete
Kleermaker
Sofie Decleir
Anna
L
Ludo Busschots
Mulder Lorejas
Alice Toen
Vroedvrouw
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