La Kermesse héroïque (1935): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1935, La Kermesse héroïque is a komödie, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Jacques Feyder, running about 110 minutes. “The Spanish soldiers were not as ruthless as they were depicted” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Flanders, Hispanic Monarchy, 1616. The inhabitants of the small town of Boom are busy organizing the annual local festivities when the arrival of the Duke of Olivares, who rules the country on behalf of the King Philip III of Spain, is announced. While the male citizens cowardly surrender to panic like rats on a sinking ship, the brave female citizens, led by the bold wife of the burgomaster, decide to become the best hosts the Spaniards can ever meet.

Who’s in it. La Kermesse héroïque stars Françoise Rosay as Madame Burgomaster, Jean Murat as The Duke of Olivares, André Alerme as The Burgomaster and Lyne Clevers as The Fishmonger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, La Kermesse héroïque has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La Kermesse héroïque page.

If you liked it. Fans of La Kermesse héroïque tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.