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Vrijdag (1980)
Release Year: 1980
Nation: Belgium, Netherlands
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Hugo Claus
Writer: Hugo Claus
Production & Genre
Story
Georges (Frank Aendenboom), after serving his jail sentence for incest, returns home to find that his wife Jeanne (Kitty Courbois) had an illegitimate child with a younger man Erik (Herbert Flack) during his imprisonment. The film follows their struggle to resume normal life despite these moral transgressions. Georges tries to reconnect with Jeanne, while she and Erik navigate the complexities of their relationship. The situation becomes more tense when Erik reappears, forcing all three to confront their deep-seated conflicts.
Summary
Vrijdag (Friday) is a Belgian drama film directed by Hugo Claus in 1980. Based on his original stage play of the same name, the film explores themes of incest, adultery, and redemption through its complex portrayal of Georges, Jeanne, and Erik. The story unfolds over one Friday in 1955, focusing on their interactions upon Georges' release from prison.
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