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The van Paemel Family (Dutch: Het gezin van Paemel) is a 1986 Belgian historic drama directed by Paul Cammermans, based on a play written by Cyriel Buysse. The film received the André Cavens Award for Best Film by the Belgian Film Critics Association (UCC).
In this historical drama, a downtrodden farmer and his children struggle with inequality, exploitation and the machinations of wealthy aristocrats. Watch trailers & learn more.
- Paul Cammermans
Sickness and death, rape, illegitimate children and bankruptcy – the family is spared nothing. In ‘The Van Paemel Family’, Cyriel Buysse addresses the social exploitation and immense poverty of the rural population.
The Van Paemel Family. 1986 | Maturity Rating: 13+ | Drama. In this historical drama, a downtrodden farmer and his children struggle with inequality, exploitation and the machinations of wealthy aristocrats. Starring: Senne Rouffaer, Chris Boni, Ronny Waterschoot. Watch all you want. JOIN NOW. More Details. Watch offline.
- Paul Cammermans
When a friend of the Ghent socialist member of parliament Edward Anseele gave him the text of The Van Paemel Family in 1902, Anseele’s decision was…
Cyriel Buysee’s 1903 Flemish classic The Van Paemel Family is a compelling story of class struggle. It is lovingly portrayed by Valentin Dhaenens, and the humour and warmth of his character acting keeps you engrossed throughout.
Where families are torn apart and where young and old, rich and poor, stand against each other with knives drawn, based on land and faith. Where economic migration is still a necessity. And where oppression by the 1% leads to a fierce struggle: “The Van Paemel family” in a changing world, yesterday - 1903 - and today.
