The Bastard King
Le Roi Bâtard
Synopsis
The Bastard King chronicles the life of a lion from cub to King - battling against an unimaginable enemy that is ravaging a world where blood is becoming easier to find than water. This unique story challenges traditional storytelling - serving as an allegory for endangered species - and our very own fate
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SBIFF Trailer - The Bastard King
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Canal +
Festival / Special Debut
March 22, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Owen Prümm
- Screenplay & Story
- Owen Prümm
- Original Score
- Laurent Garnier
- Original Title
- Le Roi Bâtard
- Country of Origin
- France, Austria, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Canal+, Bonne Pioche Télévision, Shibumi Films, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Owen Prümm
Owen Prümm, Andy Briggs, Antoine Le Bos
Laurent Garnier
Sarita Sharma
Department Leadership Roster
Owen Prümm
Director
Andy Briggs
Writer
Antoine Le Bos
Writer
Owen Prümm
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bastard King
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What is The Bastard King about?
The Bastard King chronicles the life of a lion from cub to King - battling against an unimaginable enemy that is ravaging a world where blood is becoming easier to find than water. This unique story challenges traditional storytelling - serving as an allegory for endangered species - and our very own fate
Who directed The Bastard King?
The Bastard King was directed by Owen Prümm.
Who stars in The Bastard King?
The principal cast of The Bastard King includes David Oyelowo, JoeyStarr.
When was The Bastard King released and how long is it?
The Bastard King was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bastard King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bastard King was composed by Laurent Garnier.