This Magnificent Cake!
Ce magnifique gâteau!
Synopsis
In 1885, Africa is a succulent cake destined to be wildly divided and everyone wants a piece. A disturbed European king, a Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a successful but lonely businessman, an enslaved porter, a young army deserter, a ghostly clarinetist. Some benefit from colonialism and greed. Others suffer racism and violence.
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Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
On Making “This Magnificent Cake!”
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-01-14
Top Cast
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Jan Decleir
The King (voice)
Bruno Levie
Georges (voice)
Paul Huvenne
Narrator (voice)
Gaston Motambo
Ota (voice)
Alexander Rolies
Petit Phillipe (voice)
August Rolies
Petit Phillipe (voice)
Jamal Tahri
Angry Neighbor (voice)
Michel Kossi
Ota's Brother (voice)
Wim Willaert
Van Molle (voice)
Goua Robert Grovogui
Bolenge (voice)
Anna Schoonbroodt
Louis' Mother (voice)
Angelo Tijssens
Louis (voice)
Sebastien Dewaele
Pierre (voice)
Dirk Rypens
Drunk Man on Boat (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ottawa International Animation Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
- Original Title
- Ce magnifique gâteau!
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, France, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- French, Dutch
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Beast Animation, Pedri Animation, Vivement lundi !, ARTE, CNC, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Van Hecke Consult Comm. V., Basok BVBA, Région Bretagne, PROCIREP, Netherlands Fund for Film, ANGOA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
Marc James Roels
Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels
Ben Tesseur, Steven De Beul, Emma De Swaef, Jean-François Le Corre, Mathieu Courtois
Department Leadership Roster
Marc James Roels
Director
Emma De Swaef
Director
Marc James Roels
Screenplay
Emma De Swaef
Screenplay
Emma De Swaef
Editor
Marc James Roels
Editor
Ben Tesseur
Producer
Steven De Beul
Producer
Emma De Swaef
Producer
Jean-François Le Corre
Producer
Mathieu Courtois
Producer
Koen Vermaanen
Producer
Paul Mathot
Producer
Marc James Roels
Producer
Marc James Roels
Director of Photography
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What is This Magnificent Cake! about?
In 1885, Africa is a succulent cake destined to be wildly divided and everyone wants a piece. A disturbed European king, a Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a successful but lonely businessman, an enslaved porter, a young army deserter, a ghostly clarinetist. Some benefit from colonialism and greed. Others suffer racism and violence.
Who directed This Magnificent Cake!?
This Magnificent Cake! was directed by Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef.
Who stars in This Magnificent Cake!?
The principal cast of This Magnificent Cake! includes Jan Decleir, Bruno Levie, Paul Huvenne, Gaston Motambo, Alexander Rolies.
When was This Magnificent Cake! released and how long is it?
This Magnificent Cake! was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 45m.