Prelude tot de dageraad

Katja van Kalmpthout tells the story of a young woman caught between family expectations and her desire for independence. The daughter of newly wealthy parents, Katja rejects their plan to marry her off to a suitable suitor, determined to defy their petty-bourgeois prejudices. On her birthday, a grand party brings influential guests and potential matches to the family home, but Katja slips away to explore the city. There, she meets Chris, a recent graduate struggling to find work, and a tender romance blossoms. To stay with him, she must confront her parents’ rigid values, making for a charming and spirited tale of love, rebellion, and self-discovery.

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Release Date

Jan 1, 1959

Runtime

1h 25m

Director

Paul Berkenman, Raymond Cogen, Marcel De Backer

Country

Belgium

Company

Vlaams Belgische Filmonderneming '58