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Short animated war film

The Lily of Belgium (1915): Cast

The Lily of Belgium (1915) movie poster

The Lily of Belgium is a 1915 short animated war film directed by Władysław Starewicz, starring Irene Starewicz and Jan Wichniekski. It runs 15 minutes.

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The Lily of Belgium (1915) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Genres
Animation , War , Fantasy
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Lily of Belgium About?

The premise of The Lily of Belgium without spoilers.

A young girl discovers a striking dead lily lying by a woodland stream and asks her grandfather to explain its significance. He tells her how the lily, radiant even in death, captivates the forest creatures. Meanwhile, a swarm of beetles seeking new territories tries to cross the stream, but the lily blocks their way, serving as an unflinching allegory of the German invasion of Belgium.

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Cast & crew

The Lily of Belgium Cast

Irene Starewicz leads the cast, with Jan Wichniekski. Directed by Władysław Starewicz.

From the director

More from Władysław Starewicz

More films directed by Władysław Starewicz: Tales of the Magic Clock, The Tale of the Fox, The Magic Clock and Voice of the Nightingale.

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The Lily of Belgium Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Liliia bel’gii” and “El lirio de Bélgica”.

Also known as
  • Liliia bel’gii
  • El lirio de Bélgica
  • Аллегория современности
  • Le Lys de Belgique

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The Lily of Belgium FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Lily of Belgium, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Lily of Belgium?

The Lily of Belgium runs 15 minutes.

When was The Lily of Belgium released?

The Lily of Belgium was released on October 10, 1915.

Who directed The Lily of Belgium?

The Lily of Belgium was directed by Władysław Starewicz.

More films by Władysław Starewicz

Who is in the cast of The Lily of Belgium?

The Lily of Belgium stars Irene Starewicz and Jan Wichniekski.

Does The Lily of Belgium have a post-credit scene?

No. The Lily of Belgium has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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