Daens
1992
Father Daens returns to Aalst, where workers suffer from poverty, child labor, and exploitation in the textile industry. Driven by his sense of justice, he takes their side, even if it means confronting the church and the upper class. A detailed historical drama about the fight for justice.
Director:
Stijn Coninx
Writers:
Fernand Auwera, Louis Paul Boon, François Chevallier
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 4 nominations total
Production:
N/A
Country:
Belgium, France, Netherlands
