Homeland (1946)
Patrie
Brussels in the year 1568, as the Flemish people are fighting against the tyranny of the Spanish occupiers. Led by Count de Rysoor, the revolt against the ruthless Duke of Alba, is meant to help Prince William of Orange to get into the city and come to power. Now, the count's lieutenant, has an affair with Elisabeth, Rysoor's wife. For the time being, the count, who thinks of his homeland first, turns a blind eye. But such a relationship might well undermine the whole rebellion movement.
- Date of release
- 1946-10-22
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (2)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Louis Daquin
Casting
- Pierre Blanchar — Le comte de Rysoor
- Maria Mauban — Elisabeth
- Pierre Asso — Le moine Pablo
- Julien Bertheau — Guillaume d'Orange
- Guy Decomble — un échevin
- Jean Desailly — Karloo
- Jacqueline Duc — La mariée
- Pierre Dux — Jonas
- Lucien Nat — Le duc d'Albe
- Nathalie Nattier — La camériste
- Marie Leduc — Donna Rafaela
- Fernand-René — Un échevin
Interesting facts
Patrie is a 1946 French historical drama film directed by Louis Daquin and starring Pierre Blanchar, Maria Mauban and Jean Desailly. It was entered into the 1946 Cannes Film Festival. Like the 1917 silent film of the same title it is based on the 1869 play by Victorien Sardou. It was shot at the Epinay Studios in Paris. The film's sets were designed by the art director René Moulaert.
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