Although the music of the 17 man FES has its roots in big band music, there is also a moment when the cleverly disguised humor and sarcasm shine through. This DVD is a co-production of the Royal Film Archives in Brussels and Bonk vzw, with the support of Gent Film Festival and the Flemish Community.“Founded by clarinetist, saxophonist, composer/arranger Peter Vermeersch, Flat Earth Society has become one of Belgium’s most original bands on the jazz and avant-garde musical scene. Jules Van Volxem made a beautiful report of this race on nitrate film, which is also a fascinating document of historical importance and a hilarious tranche de vie. This used to be a very famous international bicycle race, attracting busloads of supporters. Apart from 'The Oyster Princess', the DVD also contains a second film that was accompanied with music by FES: 'The 12th cycle race of Brasschaet'. The result of this experiment has appeared on DVD. At the festival several years ago, Peter Vermeersch and his band Flat Earth Society (FES) accompanied the screening of the Ernst Lubitsch movie 'The Oyster Princess' with live music. By doing so he turns the enterprise into chaos. ![]() Nucki orders his personal lackee Jozef to investigate the marriage proposal. Matchmaker Seligson brings her into contact with pennyless prince Nucki, a notorious boozer and party animal. ![]() This is not the case for his daughter Ossi who urgently wants a husband - a prince at the very least. Oyster King Quaker has everything in life that can be bought.
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