Direction: Hugo Claus

The best movies, series, and documentaries directed by Hugo Claus. Explore exceptional titles that showcase a unique filmmaking vision.


The Lion of Flanders

1985 · Movie · 90 min. · Belgium

Direction Hugo Claus

Cast Jan Decleir · Frank Aendenboom · Julien Schoenaerts · Bert André

Synopsis A tale centered on the Battle of the Golden Spurs in 1302 where the Flemish rank and file won a major victory over the glorious French knights.

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Vrijdag

1981 · Movie · 96 min. · Belgium

Direction Hugo Claus

Cast Frank Aendenboom · Kitty Courbois · Herbert Flack · Hilde Van Mieghem

Synopsis Georges, a workman in his forties, get unexpected released from jail after being imprisoned for two years for having passed a sexual relation with his daughter.

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Het sacrament

1989 · Movie · 90 min. · Belgium

Direction Hugo Claus

Cast Ann Petersen · Carl Ridders · Jan Decleir · Hugo Van Den Berghe

Synopsis The Heylen family's annual get-together to commemorate their mother derails completely.

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The Enemies

1968 · Movie · 91 min. · Belgium

Direction Hugo Claus

Cast Del Negro · Fons Rademakers · Robbe De Hert · Ida Bons

Synopsis An American soldier travels Belgium during the Ardennes offensive to get back to his unit. He is being accompanied by a young Belgian and the German they take prisoner.

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