Daens

Daens

1992 · 138 min · NL · 7.1 (67 votes)
Dir. Stijn Coninx · Starring Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas, Karel Baetens, Julien Schoenaerts
DramaHistory

Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.

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This film feels like a powerful, earnest plea for justice. It's a gritty look at the Industrial Revolution, where faith and social activism collide. Expect a somber yet inspiring journey of courage against overwhelming odds.

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