We Were Kings
Könige der Welt
Synopsis
We Were Kings is a documentary about the legendary German grunge band Union Youth. 15 years ago they made it from the province to L.A., and then failed in the most brutal way. Now attempting a comeback as the band "Pictures" with some new members, they face their demons in order to make music once again. A gripping musical drama about drug addiction, responsibility and the power of friendship.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen
- Screenplay & Story
- Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen
- Original Title
- Könige der Welt
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Release Date
- 19/07/2017
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Hoferichter & Jacobs, NDR
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen
Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen
Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen
Andreas von Huene
Department Leadership Roster
Timo Großpietsch
Director
Christian von Brockhausen
Director
Andreas von Huene
Editor
Timo Großpietsch
Screenplay
Christian von Brockhausen
Screenplay
Timo Großpietsch
Director of Photography
Christian von Brockhausen
Director of Photography
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Musicals
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What is We Were Kings about?
We Were Kings is a documentary about the legendary German grunge band Union Youth. 15 years ago they made it from the province to L.A., and then failed in the most brutal way. Now attempting a comeback as the band "Pictures" with some new members, they face their demons in order to make music once again. A gripping musical drama about drug addiction, responsibility and the power of friendship.
Who directed We Were Kings?
We Were Kings was directed by Timo Großpietsch, Christian von Brockhausen.
Who stars in We Were Kings?
The principal cast of We Were Kings includes Maze Exler, Ole Fries, Michael Borwitzky, Markus Krieg.
When was We Were Kings released and how long is it?
We Were Kings was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.