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Historical drama

The van Paemel Family (1986): Cast

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The van Paemel Family is a 1986 historical drama directed by Paul Cammermans, starring Senne Rouffaer as Boer Van Paemel, Chris Boni and Walter Claessens. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The van Paemel Family (1986) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul Cammermans
Genres
History , Drama
Original language
Dutch
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The van Paemel Family About?

The premise of The van Paemel Family without spoilers.

Van Paemel, a farmer on Baron de Wilde’s estate, suffers a cascade of tragedies. His gentle son Désire is left crippled after a hunting accident; eldest son Eduard joins socialist strikes; daughter Cordule defies him with poacher Masco; youngest daughter Romanie, a castle servant, is seduced by the baron’s heir Maurice and bears his child. Son Kamiel is drafted, leaving the farm shorthanded, and the family is evicted for unpaid rent. Over time three children emigrate to the USA, one becomes a nun, another dies, leaving only Van Paemel and his wife.

The van Paemel Family Themes & Keywords

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  • female nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • hay barn
  • pig's head
  • farm
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

The van Paemel Family Cast & Characters

Senne Rouffaer leads the cast as Boer Van Paemel, with Chris Boni as Boerin Van Paemel and Walter Claessens as Baron De Wilde. Directed by Paul Cammermans; 7 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Paul Cammermans

More films directed by Paul Cammermans: Gaston & Leo in Hong Kong and Gaston & Leo in Hong Kong.

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The van Paemel Family Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “La Famille Van Paemel” and “La famiglia Van Paemel”.

Also known as
  • La Famille Van Paemel
  • La famiglia Van Paemel
  • Van Paemelovi
  • Familia van Paemel

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FAQ

The van Paemel Family FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The van Paemel Family, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The van Paemel Family?

The van Paemel Family runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The van Paemel Family released?

The van Paemel Family was released in 1986.

Who directed The van Paemel Family?

The van Paemel Family was directed by Paul Cammermans.

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Who is in the cast of The van Paemel Family?

The van Paemel Family stars Senne Rouffaer as Boer Van Paemel, Chris Boni as Boerin Van Paemel and Walter Claessens as Baron De Wilde, among 7 credited actors.

Does The van Paemel Family have a post-credit scene?

No. The van Paemel Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The van Paemel Family in?

The original language of The van Paemel Family is Dutch.

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