Le Grand paysage d'Alexis Droeven (1981)
Directed by Jean-Jacques Andrien

Comedy / Drama

Film Synopsis

To the east of Belgium lies the Land of Herve, a community caught in the grip of linguistic clashes and continual agricultural upheavals.  When his father dies a young farmer is faced with a terrible dilemma.  Should he stay and take charge of his father's farm or should he flee to the city and begin a new life, far from the struggles of the past...?
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Film Credits

  • Director: Jean-Jacques Andrien
  • Cinematographer: Georges Barsky
  • Cast: Jan Decleir (Jacob), Nicole Garcia (Elizabeth), Maurice Garrel (Alexis), Jerzy Radziwilowicz (Jean-Pierre)
  • Country: Belgium
  • Language: French
  • Support: Color
  • Runtime: 88 min

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