King of the Belgians is the fourth feature by Venice Lion winners Peter Brosens & Jessica Woodworth. King Nicolas III is on a state visit in Istanbul when Wallonia, Belgium’s southern half declares its independence. The king must return to save his kingdom. But a powerful solar storm distrusts all telecommunication and air traffic. The king and his entourage are now stuck in Istanbul. With the help of a British filmmaker they manage to escape from Turkey, incognito among a group of Bulgarian singers. Thus begins an odyssey through the balkans in which the king discovers real life and himself.

Written & directed by Peter Brosens & Jessica Woodworth
Produced by Bo films, Entre Chien et Loup, Topkapi Films & Art Fest
Info: 94min - Belgium/The Netherlands/Bulgaria - 2016
Status: completed

Winner Best Feature Film and Don Quijote Award at Avanca Film Festival 2018
Special Mention Best Screenplay at Avanca Film Festival 2018
Winner Best Feature at Créteil International Women’s Film Festival 2018
Winner Best Actor at Magritte Awards 2018
Winner Global Vision Award Best Film at Cinequest San Jose Film Festival 2017
Winner Ensor Best Screenplay at Film Festival Oostende 2017
Winner Best Film at Odessa International Film Festival 2017
Winner KNF Award at IFFR 2017

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