Peace in the Fields_
This is a film which was made in Belgium in the early '60s and was never released. However, it somehow got included in the American Oscar category for "Best Foreign Film," and was finally released in its home country in 1971. It explores the issues of prejudice and superstition in the Belgian countryside through the troubles of a middle-aged farmer whose mother has been accused of being a witch. In French, this picture is based on a true story which took place in the late 1920s and early '30s.
Starring
Christian Barbier, Georges Poujouly, Claire Wauthion
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Peace in the Fields was released 56 years ago in 1970.
Overview
This is a film which was made in Belgium in the early '60s and was never released. However, it somehow got included in the American Oscar category for "Best ...
Peace in the Fields is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 31m.
CAST (18)
Christian Barbier
Stanne Vanasche
Georges Poujouly
Louis
Claire Wauthion
Lodia
Héléna Manson
Johanna
AS
Arlette Schreiber
Rosa
Nicole Valberg
Julia
Lucien Raimbourg
Jardinier
GV
Georges Vandéric
Aloysius
MD
Marthe Dugard
Soeur Thérésia
JJ
Josi Jolet
Jules
IV
Irène Vernal
Fine
CG
Charles Gilbert
Curé
MA
Marc Audier
Kobus
MC
Marie-Henriette Claes
La soeur
AF
Anne-Marie Ferrières
Anna
SJ
Simone Jurieu
Amélie
JM
Jean Musin
Debie
MS
Marie-Eve Schuermans
Lisette
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
BE
Rating
6.1/10 (4 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Peace in the Fields about?
This is a film which was made in Belgium in the early '60s and was never released. However, it somehow got included in the American Oscar category for "Best Foreign Film," and was finally released in its home country in 1971. It explores the issues of prejudice and superstition in the Belgian countryside through the troubles of a middle-aged farmer whose mother has been accused of being a witch. In French, this picture is based on a true story which took place in the late 1920s and early '30s.
How long is Peace in the Fields?
Peace in the Fields has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Peace in the Fields?
The cast of Peace in the Fields includes Christian Barbier, Georges Poujouly, Claire Wauthion, Héléna Manson, Arlette Schreiber.
What is the rating of Peace in the Fields?
Peace in the Fields has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 4 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
