Geschiedenis mijner jeugd
Season 1
Created by: Libera Carlier
Network: VRT 1
Season aired: 1983-11-28
Overview
The story of how Hendrik Conscience became one of the most important Flemish writers is told through a series of flashbacks to his childhood and adolescence.
Episodes · 7
Episode 1
1840, Hendrik Conscience receives an offer from king Leopold I to write a history of Belgium.
Episode 2
1830, the Belgian Revolution erupts in Brussels. A young Hendrik Conscience enlists in the Belgian army.
Episode 3
1830, Conscience has fallen ill on a winter campaign and is taken care of by a farmer's family.
Episode 4
1832, in the army Conscience clashes with the strict captain Turk.
Episode 5
1833, during his military service, Conscience decides to become a poet.
Episode 6
1836, Conscience stubbornly continues to write in Dutch and seeks support to have his work published.
Episode 7
1880, Conscience is honored for his 100th book.
