Peasant Psalm

Peasant Psalm (1989) is a drama, history film directed by Roland Verhavert rated 5.5/10.

The 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.

Cast

Jef Burm

Pastoor

Christel Domen

Frisine

Matteo Simoni

Pasgeboren baby

Ronny Waterschoot

Wortel

Magda Lesage

Fien

Sabine De Volder

Amelieke

Erik Goossens

Fons

Jos van Gorp

Commissaris

Gerda Marchand

Weduwe

Jacky Morel

Ossekop

Ugo Prinsen

Franelle

Karen van Parijs

Amelie