La kermesse héroi͏̈que:
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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Spaak, Charles 1903-1975 (Author), Beydts, Louis 1895-1953 (Composer)
Other Authors: Feyder, Jacques 1885-1948 (Director, Screenwriter), Zimmer, Bernard 1893-1964 (Screenwriter), Stemmle, Robert Adolf 1903-1974 (Screenwriter), Stradling, Harry 1901-1970 (Cinematographer), Benda, Georges K. ca. 20. Jh (Costume designer), Rosay, Françoise 1891-1974 (Actor), Alerme, André 1877-1960 (Actor)
Format: Video Software
Language:French
Published: London bfi [2004]
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Abstract:"This [...] farce is set in the 1600s, in a Flemish town, which is facing invasion by the Spanish army. The men of the town are spineless and the mayor pretends to be dead, but his more courageous and sophisticated wife takes control of the situation and by recognizing and appealing to the enemy’s base needs, she and the town’s women avert a catastrophe. Feyder managed to recreate the world of Flemish painters with an incredible accuracy, and this is achieved through both the storyline and the minutely detailed studio sets, costumes and exemplary photography by Harry Stradling. La Kermesse héroïque portrays Feyder’s great sense of humour and attention to historical detail." [bfi.org.uk]
Item Description:Original: Frankreich, Deutschland 1935
Extra: Director's biography
Bildformat 1.33:1
Physical Description:1 DVD-Video (109 min) schwarz-weiß 12 cm