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The Barefoot Emperor

  • 20192019
  • 1h 38m
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Geraldine Chaplin, Udo Kier, Titus De Voogdt, Bruno Georis, Peter Van den Begin, and Lucie Debay in The Barefoot Emperor (2019)
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How the last King of the Belgians becomes the first Emperor of Europe.How the last King of the Belgians becomes the first Emperor of Europe.How the last King of the Belgians becomes the first Emperor of Europe.
IMDb RATING
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  • Directors
    • Peter Brosens
    • Jessica Woodworth
  • Writers
    • Peter Brosens
    • Jessica Woodworth
  • Stars
    • Peter Van den Begin
    • Lucie Debay
    • Udo Kier
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  • Directors
    • Peter Brosens
    • Jessica Woodworth
  • Writers
    • Peter Brosens
    • Jessica Woodworth
  • Stars
    • Peter Van den Begin
    • Lucie Debay
    • Udo Kier
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 9 nominations

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    Peter Van den Begin
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    • King Nicolasas King Nicolas
    Lucie Debay
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    • Louise Vancraeyenestas Louise Vancraeyenest
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Dr. Otto Krollas Dr. Otto Kroll
    Geraldine Chaplin
    Geraldine Chaplin
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    • Ludovic Moreauas Ludovic Moreau
    Titus De Voogdt
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    • Carlos De Vosas Carlos De Vos
    Maya Storm Brosens
    • Imperial Ring Girlas Imperial Ring Girl
    Sinisa Labrovic
    • Dinoas Dino
    Darko Stazic
    • Mr. Richard Burtonas Mr. Richard Burton
    Pieter van der Houwen
    • Duncan Lloydas Duncan Lloyd
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      • Jessica Woodworth
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      • Jessica Woodworth
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    • Trivia
      Sequel to the 2016 hit film KING OF THE BELGIANS.
    • Goofs
      When dividing the European countries/states into two groups, "Latvia" joins the group of "southern" countries. Even if the inmate representing Latvia was unaware of its geographical location, the organisers should have spotted this error.
    • Connections
      Follows King of the Belgians (2016)

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2020 (Belgium)
    • Countries of origin
      • Belgium
      • Netherlands
      • Croatia
      • Bulgaria
    • Official site
      • Official web site of the film
    • Languages
      • English
      • Dutch
      • French
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Босий імператор
    • Filming locations
      • Brijuni National Park, Croatia
    • Production companies
      • Bo Films
      • Topkapi Films
      • Propeler Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $271
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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