Carnival in Flanders
Seen it?1936 | 102 min | Comedy, History, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and history buffs. If you loved Ivanhoe, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in German, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic, the brave female citizens decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet. (German version of the French film La Kermesse héroïque, 1935.)
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 4K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jacques Feyder
- Françoise RosayCornelia
- Will DohmThe Burgomaster
- Paul HartmannThe Duke of Olivares
- Albert LievenPainter Johann Breughel
- Paul WestermeierThe Butcher
- Charlott DaudertSiska
- Heinz Förster-LudwigThe Baker
- Erika HelmkeThe Baker's Wife
- Hans HenningerThe Fishmonger
- Carsta LöckThe Fishmonger's Wife