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King of the Belgians

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6.0/10 • 54

2016-11-301h 34m

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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.

Directors
Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth
Writters
Jessica Hope Woodworth, Peter Brosens
Editors
David Verdurme

Top Billed Cast

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  1. Peter van den Begin

    Peter van den Begin

    Nicolas III

  2. Lucie Debay

    Lucie Debay

    Louise Vancraeyenest

  3. Titus De Voogdt

    Titus De Voogdt

    Carlos

  4. Bruno Georis

    Bruno Georis

    Ludovic Moreau

  5. Goran Radaković

    Goran Radaković

    Dragan

  6. Pieter van der Houwen

    Pieter van der Houwen

    Duncan Lloyd

  7. Nina Nikolina

    Nina Nikolina

    Ana

  8. Valentin Ganev

    Valentin Ganev

    Kerim Bulut

  9. Nathalie Laroche

    Nathalie Laroche

    The Queen

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deepkino

Jul 3, 2025

7/10

Besides being a sweet, pastoral mockumentary that doesn't tire the viewer, it's a work that lightly touches upon some of the impasses in the Balkans and Western Europe! Its significant distance from cliché Hollywood films is an added plus.

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
road tripwoman director