Movie · 104 min · 16 · drm, hst, war, eur
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.
Where to watch The Lion of Flanders
Available on 2 platforms across 1 countries.
Chart positions today
Currently charting in 1 countries, best placed at #1007 in Germany.
- Germany #1007
Chart history
The Lion of Flanders has spent 0 days in a top 3, 0 days in a top 10 and 2 days in a top 100 across the markets we track. Its best position anywhere is #46.
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, Patricia Linden, Ischa Meijer, Hans de Munter, Jo De Meyere, Chris Boni, Robert Marcel
Crew
Hugo Claus (director), Hugo Claus (screenplay), Jan van Raemdonck (producer)