King of the Belgians

King of the Belgians

2016 · 94 min · EN · 6.0 (48 votes)
Dir. Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth · Starring Peter van den Begin, Lucie Debay, Titus De Voogdt, Bruno Georis, Goran Radaković, Pieter van der Houwen
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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.

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A king's absurd, off-the-grid Balkan road trip. Expect deadpan humor, existential musings, and a surprisingly heartfelt journey of self-discovery amidst charmingly bizarre circumstances.

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