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Pallieter (1975)

Movie ★ 5.3 89 min

In this film version of the Dutch-language classic ('heimat'-)novel by Flemish author Felix Timmermans, the title character is a city-boy from Lier who after recovering from a life-threatening disease changes his life completely and his name to the self-invented Pallieter. He moves in with Charlote, a naive, caring relative in the country, where he starts frolicking, no longer caring for image, career or possessions, but concentrates on enjoying life -such as a draftee relative's Brueghelian wedding- and finds love with Marieke. A dark story-line however is when projected work on the river in the name of economical progress threatens the rural landscape they have fallen in love with...

Roland Verhavert Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 12, 1975
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
tt0073509
Language
Studio
Kunst en Kino, Elan Film (BE), Cinécentrum N.V., City Productie Maatschappij

Cast

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Frequently asked questions

What is Pallieter about?
In this film version of the Dutch-language classic ('heimat'-)novel by Flemish author Felix Timmermans, the title character is a city-boy from Lier who after recovering from a life-threatening disease changes his life completely and his name to the self-invented Pallieter. He moves in with Charlote, a naive, caring relative in the country, where he starts frolicking, no longer caring for image, career or possessions, but concentrates on enjoying life -such as a draftee relative's Brueghelian wedding- and finds love with Marieke. A dark story-line however is when projected work on the river in the name of economical progress threatens the rural landscape they have fallen in love with...
Who directed Pallieter?
Pallieter was directed by Roland Verhavert.
Who stars in Pallieter?
Pallieter stars Eddie Brugman, Jacqueline Rommerts, Sylvia de Leur, Joris Diels.
When was Pallieter released?
Pallieter is a 1975 romance, drama film.
Where can I watch Pallieter?
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