The Sacrament

Synopsis

The 1950s. A family has its annual family reunion to commemorate the anniversary of mother's death. People drink and eat heavily and after a while all restrictions are lost. Family members start venting old frustrations, discussions and tensions. Eventually one homosexual young man gets depressed and a drama escalates.

Director

Hugo Claus

Written by

Hugo Claus

Music

Frédéric Devreese

Studio

Silent Sunset Productions

Released

16 November 1989

Genres

Comedy, Drama