The Conscript
The Conscript (Dutch: De loteling) is a 1974 Belgian drama film directed by Roland Verhavert, based on the eponymous novel by Hendrik Conscience. It was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival.[1] It was also selected as the Belgian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 47th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[2]
| The Conscript | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Roland Verhavert |
| Produced by | Jan van Raemdonck |
| Written by | Nic Bal Roland Verhavert Hendrik Conscience (novel) |
| Starring | Jan Decleir |
| Cinematography | Ralf Boumans |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Belgium |
| Language | Dutch |
Plot
Flanders, early 19th century. The poor farmer's boy Jan Braems takes the place of the son of a rich man who would've otherwise been drafted in the army. Braems joins the army, where he visits a prostitute and contracts an STD. After taking some ill advice from his comrades he washes his eyes with his own urine, which causes him to go blind. Nevertheless his girlfriend refuses to part from him, no matter what circumstances.
Cast
- Jan Decleir as Jan Braems
- Ansje Beentjes as Katrien
- Gaston Vandermeulen as Grootvader
- Gella Allaert as Katriens moeder
- Bernard Verheyden as Karel
- Idwig Stéphane as Korporaal
- Eddy Asselbergs as Boef (I)
- Leo Madder as Boef (II)
- Denise Zimmerman as Vrouw van kommandant
- Rudi Van Vlaenderen as Dokter
- Johan Vanderbracht as Kommandant
- Gilbert Charles
- Werner Kopers as Maris
- Marieke van Leeuwen as Hoertje
See also
- List of submissions to the 47th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Belgian submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- "IMDb.com: Awards for The Conscript". imdb.com. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- Margaret Herrick Library, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences