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King

2022 1h 45m FR
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6.4
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★6.4TMDB · 187
AdventureComedyFamily
Synopsis
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King, a trafficked lion cub, escapes from the airport and takes refuge with Inès and Alex, who then have the crazy idea of getting him back to Africa. Anything can happen when Max their kooky grandfather, decides to join the adventure.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Credits

Behind the camera

Director
David Moreau
Writers
Zoé Bruneau, David Moreau, Jean-Baptiste Andrea
Languages
French, Portuguese, Spanish
Countries
Belgium, France

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ERA

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Released 4 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by David Moreau, shot by Antoine Sanier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Guillaume Houssais shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Lou Lambrecht and Léo Lorléac'h and Gérard Darmon carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt14073780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

David Moreau directs. Antoine Sanier behind the camera. Guillaume Houssais cuts. Produced in Belgium, France. Dialogue in French, Portuguese, Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 4 years ago.
  • 2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: French, Portuguese, Spanish.
  • 3International production across 2 countries: Belgium, France.
  • 4Directed by David Moreau, shot by Antoine Sanier. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 5Editor Guillaume Houssais shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Lou Lambrecht and Léo Lorléac'h and Gérard Darmon carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt14073780 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography
Antoine Sanier
Editing
Guillaume Houssais
Runtime
105 min · 1h 45m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Box office
$2,551,835
Original language
FR

Awards

1 nomination total

Also by

David Moreau

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Full House

    Full House

    FR

  • Maneki Films

    Maneki Films

    FR

  • BO

    Borsalino Productions

  • Pathé

    Pathé

    FR

  • BE

    Bellini Films

  • France 2 Cinéma

    France 2 Cinéma

    FR

  • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

    Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Cinéma

    FR

Key crew

  • EditorGuillaume Houssais

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

  • pet
  • family

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical2022-03-10

Also known as

International titles

  • Король-львенокRU
  • Mo Jin Zhi Gui Guan Fu JunCN
  • King. Mój przyjaciel lewPL
  • Lõvi nimega KuningasEE
  • King: Regreso A CasaMX
  • מלךIL
  • King - min venn løvenNO
  • King - Návrat domůCZ
  • 我的小狮王CN

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