tdumolyn Reviews

De bossen van Vlaanderen (1991)

Smell the atmosphere of Flanders in the early 20th century

[8/10 · 2 November 2009]

Based on true events, unsolved murders in unclear circumstances, that occurred in the first quarter of the 20th century. The story grasps the viewer's attention and drags him into the mysteries of the woods of Flanders. The plot is very intriguing. The cast is composed of the best Flemish actors, at the time and in the present. Their performance is sublime and proves, not for the first time, that they can compete internationally. The producer, director, e.d. really succeeded in creating an excellent historical image of Belgium and Flanders in the early decades of the 20th century, against the background of WW I and the interbellum, using fabulous settings and authentic clothing. Is it fiction or did events go down like this? We'll never know.