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The White King

Synopsis

Djata is a carefree 12-year-old growing up in the dystopian Homeland. When he finds out that his father Peter has been imprisoned by the authorities and he and his mother are labeled traitors, Djata vows he will not rest until he sees his father again.
Based on György Dragomán's multiple award winning novel that has been published in 28 languages.
Edinburgh International Film Festival 2016 - World premiere

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Details

Year: 2016
Type of film: Features
Running time: 89 mins
Format: Digital (Filmed in 2K on ARRI Alexa)
Director: Alex Helfrecht, Jörg Tittel 1st Feature
Producer: Philip Munger, Teun Hilte
Editor: Peter R Adam
Screenwriter: Alex Helfrecht (adaptation and screenplay), Jörg Tittel (screenplay), György Dragomán (novel)
Director of Photography: René Richter
Production Designer: Richard Bullock
Sound: Thomas Huhn
Composer: Joanna Bruzdowicz
Principal cast: Agyness Deyn, Jonathan Pryce, Fiona Shaw, Lorenzo Allchurch, Greta Scacchi, Olivia Williams, Ólafur Darri Olafsson

Genre

Horror Human Rights Literary Adaption Woman Director Drama Fantasy Sci-Fi

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Oiffy

Jörg Tittel

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