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Film adaptation of the book by Hendrik Conscience about the violent resistance of West-Flanders against the French domination at the start of the 14th century. The ruthless battle seems to end in a loss for the Flemings, when suddenly a Golden Knight appears. He gives the exhausted Flemings new courage and leads them to victory: the glorious victory at the battle of the Golden Spurs.

Title: De leeuw van Vlaanderen
Year: 1984
Duration : 1 hour, 48 minutes
Category: Feature film
Edition: NFF 1984

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