Peasant Psalm
Boerenpsalm
Watch peasant psalm MoviestoWatch. The movie follows the turbulent life of Wortel, a deeply devout yet flawed Flemish farmer at the turn of the 20th century. Wortel has an intense bond with his land, but his life is defined by a relentless series of tragic hardships.Throughout his journey, Wortel faces the loss of multiple children, the suicide of his son, and the heartbreaking deaths of his wives, Fien and Frisine. Despite these devastating misfortunes, he is constantly urged by the local village priest to accept this suffering as part of God's grand plan. Mixing heavy melodrama with moments of dark, bittersweet humor, the film portrays Wortel’s fierce survival instinct, human weaknesses, and ultimate search for solace through his faith and hard labor.
- Genre: Drama, History
- Country: Belgium
- Director: Roland Verhavert
- Cast: Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni, Ronny Waterschoot, Magda Lesage, Sabine De Volder, Erik Goossens, Jos van Gorp, Gerda Marchand, Jacky Morel, Ugo Prinsen, Karen van Parijs, Karlijn Sileghem, Bert André, Chris Cauwenberghs, Mark Verstraete, Sofie Decleir, Ludo Busschots, Alice Toen,
