The Lion of Flanders

1985 1h 44m ★6.2

The Lion of Flanders

The story takes place in 14th-century Flanders, a region suffering under the oppressive and bloody occupation of the French King, Philip the Fair. Tensions between the arrogant French nobility and the proud Flemish guilds reach a boiling point. Following the bloody uprising known as the Bruges Matins, an armed conflict becomes inevitable.Without their imprisoned leader, Robert of Bethune—the "Lion of Flanders"—craftsmen, peasants, and local nobles unite. This leads to the legendary Battle of the Golden Spurs on July 11, 1302, near Kortrijk, where an untrained Flemish citizen army faces the elite French cavalry.

Release Date March 14, 1985
Runtime 1h 44m
Country Belgium, Netherlands
Language NL
Director Hugo Claus
Category History, Drama, War
Rating 6.2 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1985
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