King of the Belgians

King of the Belgians

Directed by Peter Brosens, Jessica Hope Woodworth

Produced by Art Fest, Bo Films

201694 min6.0 / 10

A whimsical road-trip comedy-drama where a displaced monarch discovers authenticity and human connection while stranded across the Balkans with an unlikely ensemble.

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.

Questions people ask

  • Is King of the Belgians violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is King of the Belgians sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is King of the Belgians easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is King of the Belgians scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does King of the Belgians end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.

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