Carnival in Flanders (1935): cast, story & where to watch
1935 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1935, Carnival in Flanders is a comedy, romance and history 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. Carnival in Flanders 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, Carnival in Flanders has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Carnival in Flanders page.
If you liked it. Fans of Carnival in Flanders tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Carnival in Flanders (1935)?
- In US, Carnival in Flanders is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Carnival in Flanders worth watching?
- Carnival in Flanders holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Carnival in Flanders?
- Carnival in Flanders stars Françoise Rosay, Jean Murat, André Alerme, Lyne Clevers and Micheline Cheirel.
- When was Carnival in Flanders released?
- Carnival in Flanders was released in 1935, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.