King of the Belgians

Synopsis

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 his true self.

Biography

Since 2000, Jessica Woodworth and Peter Brosens have been a solid team of independent filmmakers and producers. After having made numerous documentaries, including Peter’s STATE OF DOGS and Jessica’s THE VIRGIN DIARIES, they turned to fiction filmmaking. Their debut, KHADAK', won the ‘Lion of the Future’ at the 2006 Venice Film Festival. Their second feature, ALTIPLANO, was launched at the Cannes Critics’ Week in 2009 and won the Grand Prix at the Bangkok IFF. In 2012 they completed their trilogy with THE FIFTH SEASON, which premiered in the Official Competition of the Venice Film Festival where it won two awards. In 2016 Brosens & Woodworth launched their first comedy, KING OF THE BELGIANS at the Venice Film Festival, which went on to become an international hit.

Filmography:

2019 THE BAREFOOT EMPEROR (financing)
2016 KING OF THE BELGIANS
2012 THE FIFTH SEASON
2009 ALTIPLANO
2006 KHADAK