King of the Belgians (2016)
1h 34m | PG-13
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.
Director: Peter Brosens
Studio: Art Fest
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Video: 720p
Cast
Peter van den Begin
as Nicolas III
Lucie Debay
as Louise Vancraeyenest
Titus De Voogdt
as Carlos
Bruno Georis
as Ludovic Moreau
Goran Radaković
as Dragan
Pieter van der Houwen
as Duncan Lloyd
Reviews
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.