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Vrijdag (1981)

Movie ★ 4.8 96 min

Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.

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Quick facts

Released
March 7, 1981
Runtime
96 min
IMDb
tt0083307
Language
Studio
Elan Film N.V., Kunst en Kino, Concept-Cinecentrum Hilversum

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Frequently asked questions

What is Vrijdag about?
Hugo Claus rewrote and directed Friday as the cinematic version of his original 1969 play of the same name. Just as in the play, the story begins with the theme of incest, as the father Georges (Frank Aendenboom) returns from serving his jail sentence for that crime. Unlike the earlier play, however, the film does not emphasize that aspect of the story. When Georges gets home he finds out that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) has had an illegitimate child by a younger man, Erik (Herbert Flack), and now both of them must somehow try to return to a normal life, given their only too obvious lapses in moral judgment. As the husband and wife try hard to accommodate each other's failings and start to get to know each other again, Erik comes back into the picture. Now the three of them must resolve the deep-seated conflicts that brought them to this emotionally-wrought juncture of love and betrayal.
Who directed Vrijdag?
Vrijdag was directed by Hugo Claus.
Who stars in Vrijdag?
Vrijdag stars Frank Aendenboom, Herbert Flack, Hilde Van Mieghem, Kitty Courbois.
When was Vrijdag released?
Vrijdag is a 1981 drama film.
Where can I watch Vrijdag?
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