King of the Belgians
Synopsis
The King of the Belgians is on a state visit in Istanbul when his country falls apart. He must return home at once to save his kingdom. But a solar storm causes airspace and communications to shut down. No planes. No phones. With the help of a British filmmaker and a troupe of Bulgarian folk singers, the King and his entourage manage to escape over the border. Incognito. Thus begins an odyssey across the Balkans during which the King discovers the real world - and himself.
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Trailer King of the Belgians - Film Fest Gent 2016Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-17
Top Cast
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Peter van den Begin
Nicolas III
Lucie Debay
Louise Vancraeyenest
Titus De Voogdt
Carlos
Bruno Georis
Ludovic Moreau
Goran Radaković
Dragan
Pieter van der Houwen
Duncan Lloyd
Nina Nikolina
Ana
Valentin Ganev
Kerim Bulut
Nathalie Laroche
The Queen
Yuri Angelov
Yuri Angelov
Ekaterina Angelova
Katya
Kostadin Atanasov
Bagpiper
Petko Chalakov
Drummer
Nikolay Dimov
Married Man
Pavel Doychev
Mayor
Tamara Dragičević
Border Guard
Encho Enchev
Albanian Portmaster
Lili Galevska
Lili
Release History & Theatrical Window
On vous ment ! - Festival Documenteur de Lyon
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
- Screenplay & Story
- Jessica Hope Woodworth, Peter Brosens
- Original Title
- King of the Belgians
- Country of Origin
- Bulgaria, Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Bulgarian, French, English, Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Art Fest, Bo Films, Topkapi Films, Entre Chien et Loup
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
Jessica Hope Woodworth, Peter Brosens
Ton Peters
David Verdurme
Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
Department Leadership Roster
David Verdurme
Editor
Peter Brosens
Producer
Jessica Hope Woodworth
Producer
Sabina Christova
Production Design
Ton Peters
Director of Photography
Peter Brosens
Director
Jessica Hope Woodworth
Director
Jessica Hope Woodworth
Writer
Peter Brosens
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Belgians
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What is King of the Belgians about?
The King of the Belgians is on a state visit in Istanbul when his country falls apart. He must return home at once to save his kingdom. But a solar storm causes airspace and communications to shut down. No planes. No phones. With the help of a British filmmaker and a troupe of Bulgarian folk singers, the King and his entourage manage to escape over the border. Incognito. Thus begins an odyssey across the Balkans during which the King discovers the real world - and himself.
Who directed King of the Belgians?
King of the Belgians was directed by Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth.
Who stars in King of the Belgians?
The principal cast of King of the Belgians includes Peter van den Begin, Lucie Debay, Titus De Voogdt, Bruno Georis, Goran Radaković.
When was King of the Belgians released and how long is it?
King of the Belgians was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.