White Flame (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1930, White Flame is a documentary film directed by Charles Dekeukeleire, running about 11 minutes.
What it’s about. The original screenplay told the story of a young man from the countryside with a city education: a boorish, violent character filled with a desperate, purely urban unease. Dekeukeleire transformed him into a butcher who commits an act of rebellion during a political demonstration at the foot of the Yser Tower (with authentic images of the 1930 meeting) which is being suppressed brutally by the authorities. White Flame secretes a drifting air of unreality straight out of Buñuel, born out of 'carnal' close-ups and an editing style which owes a great deal to Soviet films of that period.
Who’s in it. White Flame stars Willem Rombauts.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, White Flame has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Flame page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch White Flame (1930)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for White Flame change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is White Flame worth watching?
- White Flame holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Flame?
- White Flame stars Willem Rombauts.
- When was White Flame released?
- White Flame was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 11 minutes.