Film: Daens

On the occasion of the 80th birthday of actor Jan Decleir (February 14, 1946), this Oscargenomineerde Belgische classic from 1992 returns to the big screen. Daens van Stijn Coninx is still one of the most successful and appreciated Flemish film productions ever. At the time, the film attracted almost one million Belgians to the cinema, but then it disappeared from circulation. Thanks to the restoration by CINEMATEK in 2017, both the original audience and new generations can rediscover this impressive historical fresco. Aalst, late 19th century. Priester Adolf Daens returns to his hometown and finds workers suffering under poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by a strong sense of justice, he takes their side, even though it brings him into conflict with the church and the wealthy bourgeoisie. A powerful historical film about courage, social struggle, and justice. “Geen Vlaamse film classic as ‘Flemish film classic’ as Daens.” -Knack Focus Film and television director Baron Stijn Coninx travels through the country and gives an introduction to this Oscar-nominated top film at 7 PM. After the screening, he will be happy to answer your questions during a Q&A. 138 MIN / BELGIUM / 1993, 2017 & 2026 / 12+ DIRECTOR STIJN CONINX CAST JAN DECLEIR, GÉRARD DESARTHE, ANTJE DE BOECK, MICHAËL PAS, JOHAN LEYSEN, LINDA VAN DIJCK, JULIEN SCHOENAERTS, KOEN VAN IMPE, JAPPE CLAES, FRANK VERCRUYSSEN, MARILOU MERMANS