Pallieter
Originally released in 1975. Pallieter is a romance/drama film. directed by Roland Verhavert. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Eddie Brugman, Jacqueline Rommerts, and Sylvia de Leur
Synopsis
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
NL
Original language
Country
Netherlands
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NL
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 dise...
Who directed Pallieter?
Pallieter was directed by Roland Verhavert.
How long is Pallieter?
Pallieter has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Pallieter released?
Pallieter was released on December 12, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pallieter?
The main cast of Pallieter includes Eddie Brugman, Jacqueline Rommerts, Sylvia de Leur, Joris Diels, Idwig Stephane.