Frank Aendenboom
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The van Paemel Family (Dutch: Het gezin van Paemel) is a 1986 Belgian historic drama directed by Paul Cammermans, based on a play written by Cyriel Buysse. The film received the André Cavens Award for Best Film by the Belgian Film Critics Association (UCC).
Het gezin van Paemel: Directed by Paul Cammermans. With Frank Aendenboom, Camilia Blereau, Chris Boni, Raymond Bossaerts. Flanders' countryside in Belgium's early decades didn't belong to the hard-working farmers, like patriarch Van Paemel, who would rather die then consider any alternative to knowing his place and responding to problems like ...
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- Drama, History
- Paul Cammermans
- 1986-11
In this historical drama, a downtrodden farmer and his children struggle with inequality, exploitation and the machinations of wealthy aristocrats. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Paul Cammermans
‘The Van Paemel Family’ is a naturalistic play about a family of tenant farmers who jump through hoops to avoid utter ruin, but are still overwhelmed by misery. Sickness and death, rape, illegitimate children and bankruptcy – the family is spared nothing.
Cyriel Buysee’s 1903 Flemish classic The Van Paemel Family is a compelling story of class struggle. It is lovingly portrayed by Valentin Dhaenens, and the humour and warmth of his character acting keeps you engrossed throughout.
The Van Paemel Family 1986 | Maturity Rating: 16 | Drama In this historical drama, a downtrodden farmer and his children struggle with inequality, exploitation and the machinations of wealthy aristocrats.
Where economic migration is still a necessity. And where oppression by the 1% leads to a fierce struggle: “The Van Paemel family” in a changing world, yesterday - 1903 - and today. Valentijn Dhaenens has travelled the world for SKaGeN over the past 12 years with the hit monologues “DegrotemonD”, “DeKleineOorlog” and “Onbezongen”.
