
Acting
Gerda Marchand
Born 1938-04-16 · Borgerhout, Flanders, Belgium
Acting credits
5.5The 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.
Peasant Psalm
1989
10.0She's a lawyer with a social conscience. He's a calculating industrialist who keeps many deals hidden from her. But when she discovers that her husband is involved in illegal arms traffic and is also having an affair with one of her colleagues, a direct confrontation ensues.
Dilemma
1990
6.4Placide's dad tells him on his deathbed he'll haunt Placide if he doesn't find a wife soon. Placide cautiously agrees, but he only wants to settle for a very beautiful woman. That might be easier said than done, since he is a vagabond. When he accidentally enters a photo shoot, Placide meets Sarah. He falls in love, but she is way out of his reach.
Koko Flanel
1990
6.9Gaston and Leo run OLTOHN, a luxury undertaker business specializing in high-end international body transport. Their ultimate challenge arises when they must repatriate the body of a wealthy Chinese businessman from Antwerp to Hong Kong. Unbeknownst to them, criminal partners from the Chinese Triad mafia use the corpse to smuggle a valuable stash of diamonds into the British colony. Along the way, the chaotic duo accidentally discovers the hidden gems and decides to use them to help the poor and needy. Upon arrival at the Hong Kong airport, the ruthless gangsters realize the diamonds are missing. Gaston and Leo find themselves in a hilarious, high-stakes pursuit across exotic locations as they try to outrun the mafia
Gaston & Leo in Hong Kong
1988
Short film.
Les Vloems
1989
Billy, a 20-year-old working-class youth, returns from military service hoping to build an independent life. Instead, he clashes with his father over his future and reluctantly takes a job in construction. After his friend Mike, a migrant worker, dies in an accident caused by the contractor’s greed, Billy lashes out in anger and loses his job. At the same time, his relationship with his girlfriend Mieke begins to fall apart when she is suspended from her teaching position.
Greetings and a Living
1974