Peasant Psalm_
Original: Boerenpsalm
This heimat-movie after a novel by Felix Timmermans is about the at first sight idyllic, but actually tragical life of Wortel, a peasant in a pre-war Belgian village, who has a hard time accepting the curate’s assurance it’s all part of God’s grand plan when his loved ones keep coming to harm.
Starring
Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
6 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Peasant Psalm was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
This heimat-movie after a novel by Felix Timmermans is about the at first sight idyllic, but actually tragical life of Wortel, a peasant in a pre-war Belgian...
Peasant Psalm is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 40m.
CAST (12)
Jef Burm
Pastoor
Christel Domen
Frisine
Matteo Simoni
Pasgeboren baby
RW
Ronny Waterschoot
Wortel
ML
Magda Lesage
Fien
SD
Sabine De Volder
Amelieke
Erik Goossens
Fons
JV
Jos van Gorp
Commissaris
Gerda Marchand
Weduwe
JM
Jacky Morel
Ossekop
UP
Ugo Prinsen
Franelle
Karen van Parijs
Amelie
STUDIOS (1)
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DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
100 min (1h 40m)
Original Title
Boerenpsalm
Language
Dutch
Country
BE
Rating
5.0/10 (6 votes)
Popularity
2
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Peasant Psalm about?
This heimat-movie after a novel by Felix Timmermans is about the at first sight idyllic, but actually tragical life of Wortel, a peasant in a pre-war Belgian village, who has a hard time accepting the curate’s assurance it’s all part of God’s grand plan when his loved ones keep coming to harm.
How long is Peasant Psalm?
Peasant Psalm has a runtime of 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Who stars in Peasant Psalm?
The cast of Peasant Psalm includes Jef Burm, Christel Domen, Matteo Simoni, Ronny Waterschoot, Magda Lesage.
What is the rating of Peasant Psalm?
Peasant Psalm has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History