The Forest King
Synopsis
Set in a suffocating over-commercialized future, a young boy's desire for success and status leads him into a terrifying and deadly new reality through the lens of a mysterious VR game. His desperate father must now race against both time and technology to save his dying son. But the boy is the only one who can save himself, and he must do it before becoming another faceless pawn of the Forest King. Adapted from the poem "The Forest Tsar" written in 1818 by Vasiliy Zhukovsky.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lubomir Arsov
- Screenplay & Story
- Lubomir Arsov
- Original Score
- Lars Korb
- Original Title
- The Forest King
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Lakeside Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lubomir Arsov
Lubomir Arsov
Lars Korb
Department Leadership Roster
Lubomir Arsov
Writer
Lubomir Arsov
Director
Lars Korb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forest King
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What is The Forest King about?
Set in a suffocating over-commercialized future, a young boy's desire for success and status leads him into a terrifying and deadly new reality through the lens of a mysterious VR game. His desperate father must now race against both time and technology to save his dying son. But the boy is the only one who can save himself, and he must do it before becoming another faceless pawn of the Forest King. Adapted from the poem "The Forest Tsar" written in 1818 by Vasiliy Zhukovsky.
Who directed The Forest King?
The Forest King was directed by Lubomir Arsov.
Who stars in The Forest King?
The principal cast of The Forest King includes Tim Campbell, Jaiden Cannatelli, Josh Cruddas, Kristina Nicoll, Tom Rooney.
When was The Forest King released and how long is it?
The Forest King was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 20m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forest King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forest King was composed by Lars Korb.