The Conscript
In 1833, when the fledgling Belgian kingdom still fears a Dutch invasion, recruits were selected annually from an age cohort by a draw of lots in each locality. In this grim, then contemporary drama by the 'father of Flemish literature', Hendrik Conscience, Jan Braems, a poor and naive farmers-boy, accepts the not uncommon offer by a rich family to sell his lucky ticket (out) to their son for a hefty sum compared to the miserable labor wages at the time. Army life is even harsher then a farmhand's, especially for a Dutch-speaking an-alphabet who simply can't understand his francophone superiors, and Jan's nature is not complacent enough for military discipline even by todays standards, so he soon gets into all kinds of trouble, including gambling his capital away and a venereal disease. When his girlfriend back home goes looking for him, her life is doomed as well.
- Screenplay
- Nic Bal
- Director
- Roland Verhavert
- Screenplay
- Roland Verhavert
Questions
- Is The Conscript free to watch?
- Not on Filmghar: we only play films and episodes that are in the public domain or that the owner has made free. We'll show it here as soon as it is free.
- Where can I watch The Conscript in Pakistan?
- We couldn't find a streaming service carrying The Conscript in Pakistan right now.
- Who is in the cast of The Conscript?
- The Conscript stars Jan Decleir, Ansje Beentjes, Gaston Vandermeulen, Gella Allaert.
- What kind of film is The Conscript?
- The Conscript (1974) is a drama film.
