I Saw a King
Ho visto un re
Synopsis
1936, in the aftermath of the Ethiopian occupation by Fascist Italy, under the incredulous gaze of the inhabitants of the small town in the Italian province Abraham Imirrù, an ethiopian prince and guerrila fighter is being held prisoner in the local Podesta garden's aviary. But for little Emilio, local recently force enlisted and reality-dissociated Balilla, he is Sandokan, the literal Salgari's character ...and he will be his hero.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$91K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgia Farina
- Screenplay & Story
- Giorgia Farina, Franco Bernini, Walter Lupo
- Original Title
- Ho visto un re
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- Amharic, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Worldwide Gross
- $91K
- Production Studios
- Stemal Entertainment, Les Films d'Ici, RAI Cinema, MiC, Medusa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgia Farina
Giorgia Farina, Franco Bernini, Walter Lupo
Francesco Di Giacomo
Paola Freddi, Alessandra Clemente
Donatella Palermo, Serge Lalou
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgia Farina
Director
Francesco Di Giacomo
Director of Photography
Paola Freddi
Editor
Alessandra Clemente
Editor
Emita Frigato
Production Design
Alessandra Frigato
Production Design
Stefania Grilli
Costume Design
Donatella Palermo
Producer
Serge Lalou
Producer
Giorgia Farina
Screenplay
Franco Bernini
Screenplay
Walter Lupo
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for I Saw a King.
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Saw a King
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What is I Saw a King about?
1936, in the aftermath of the Ethiopian occupation by Fascist Italy, under the incredulous gaze of the inhabitants of the small town in the Italian province Abraham Imirrù, an ethiopian prince and guerrila fighter is being held prisoner in the local Podesta garden's aviary. But for little Emilio, local recently force enlisted and reality-dissociated Balilla, he is Sandokan, the literal Salgari's character ...and he will be his hero.
Who directed I Saw a King?
I Saw a King was directed by Giorgia Farina.
Who stars in I Saw a King?
The principal cast of I Saw a King includes Edoardo Pesce, Sara Serraiocco, Gabriel Gougsa, Marco Fiore, Lino Musella.
When was I Saw a King released and how long is it?
I Saw a King was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
How much did I Saw a King make at the box office?
I Saw a King grossed $91K in worldwide ticket sales.