# Priest Daens (1992)

> A Belgian priest turns his voice against clerical and industrial power to defend exploited textile workers in nineteenth-century Aalst.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28906

## Facts

- Runtime: 138 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Stijn Coninx
- Cast: Jan Decleir, Gérard Desarthe, Antje De Boeck, Michaël Pas, Karel Baetens, Julien Schoenaerts, Wim Meuwissen, Brit Alen
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0104046/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, angry, compassionate, historical film night, social justice discussion

## Synopsis

A priest stands at the crossroads of faith and social justice, challenging the status quo in a time of oppression.

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