Leofwine_draca
THE FLEMISH FARM is a British WW2 propaganda movie made contemporaneously with the war itself. The setting is, as the title would suggest, Belgium, where Allied forces send an airman into occupied territory in order to fight for the honour of the regiment. There's courage amid the chaos, and more than a little romance, and most of all this is a vehicle for actor Clifford Evans to display the depth of his acting talent, which is quite considerable. Evans is one of those faces who seems to pop up in British cinema over a two decade period (he had a notable role in Hammer's KISS OF THE VAMPIRE) and he certainly rewards the viewer with his presence here. The rest is typical, fairly watchable but too low budget to stand out.
malcolmgsw
This is a propaganda film made in 1942,at a time when people needed help to believe in a successful end to the war at a time when not a lot was happening.It has to be said that the best British propaganda films were those that poked fun at the Nazis.Those,like this film,which were deadly serious probably didn't hit the mark because they could not at that time show exactly what was going on as the audiences would have found it too horrific.As has been previously mentioned there is not a great deal of action.It isn't as good as One of our aircraft is missingt or 49th Parallel No doubt this film would have bolstered people's faith in our Belgian allies.
craigiemark
This film was written and directed ? by my great aunt Jill Craigie,who sadly i never met.I would like to purchase this film,if possible on DVD,and would appreciate any information,as to where i can purchase this film.Kind regards,Mark Craigie.I see that an Ian has posted his view on the film from Australia,and wondered if he is my Uncle,who had a brother Malcolm(my father)and a sister Lynn,my Auntie.My great Aunt Jill was married to the labour politician Sir Michael Foot and lived in London up until her death.It would be nice to hear from any relative,however distant,to catch up on life and times of your lives.However,i understand some people may be reluctant,to disclose details of their private lives,but any input would be much appreciated.Again Kind Regards,Mark Craigie.
Neil-117
Made during the second world war when people were really suffering the pain (not just remembering it), this low budget simple tale of high ideals and patriotism is more powerful than many a later battlefield re-enactment. A tense commando operation is blended with touching personal scenes such as a mother and son meeting in occupied territory but too afraid to recognize each other. All combine to bring home the horrors and heroism of the wartime experience in a way that truly tugs the heart strings. Listen for the musical score by famous English composer Ralph Vaughan Williams.
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