Borinage - 1934

Borinage 1934 Directed by Henri Storck , Joris Ivens Misère au Borinage

Henri Storck and Joris Ivens’ landmark of social documentary, blending staged scenes with locals and on-the-spot reportage to depict the 1932 miners’ strike in Belgium’s Borinage—evictions, hunger, and police repression—transforming outrage into a call for solidarity.

Country Belgium

Production Country Belgium

Language French

Spoken Language French

Gnere Documentary

Release Date 12 June 1934

36 mins