The White King
“The hardest thing to break is the human spirit.”
Synopsis
Djata is a care-free 12-year-old growing up in a brutal dictatorship shut off from the outside world. When the government imprisons his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are labeled traitors, the boy will not rest until he sees his father again.
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The White King (International Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
70th Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alex Helfrecht, Jörg Tittel
- Screenplay & Story
- Jörg Tittel, Alex Helfrecht
- Original Score
- Joanna Bruzdowicz
- Original Title
- The White King
- Country of Origin
- Hungary, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $2.5M
- Production Studios
- Proton Cinema, Oiffy
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alex Helfrecht, Jörg Tittel
Jörg Tittel, Alex Helfrecht, György Dragomán
Joanna Bruzdowicz
René Richter
Peter R. Adam
Teun Hilte, Philip Munger
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Helfrecht
Director
Jörg Tittel
Director
Richard Bullock
Production Design
Jörg Tittel
Screenplay
Teun Hilte
Producer
Philip Munger
Producer
Alex Helfrecht
Screenplay
René Richter
Director of Photography
Joanna Bruzdowicz
Original Music Composer
Peter R. Adam
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The White King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The White King about?
Djata is a care-free 12-year-old growing up in a brutal dictatorship shut off from the outside world. When the government imprisons his father, Peter, and Djata and his mother Hannah are labeled traitors, the boy will not rest until he sees his father again.
Who directed The White King?
The White King was directed by Alex Helfrecht, Jörg Tittel.
Who stars in The White King?
The principal cast of The White King includes Lorenzo Allchurch, Agyness Deyn, Fiona Shaw, Ross Partridge, Jonathan Pryce.
When was The White King released and how long is it?
The White King was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The White King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The White King was composed by Joanna Bruzdowicz.
Is The White King based on a book or true story?
The White King is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "György Dragomán".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The White King?
The White King holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.).