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Daens

1519922h 18mStijn Coninx

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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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BiographyIndustrial Revolution

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What is Daens (1992) about?

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.

Who stars in Daens?

Daens stars Jan Decleir (Adolf Daens), Gérard Desarthe (Charles Woeste), Antje De Boeck (Nette Scholliers), Michaël Pas (Jan De Meeter), Karel Baetens (Jefke). The film was directed by Stijn Coninx.

How long is Daens?

Daens has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1992. It is rated 15.

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