The King of Life: A feel-good movie, Polish-style
- Having recently been awarded at Gdynia, the famous DoP Jerzy Zielinski has made his directorial debut
Starring the biggest Polish actor of the moment, Robert Więckiewicz, who is the main driving force behind the film’s appeal, The King of Life [+see also:
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Edward, the main character in The King of Life, is a frustrated 40-year-old man, dissatisfied with both his professional and private life. He gets annoyed by everything, is regularly irritated by his wife and daughter, seems a little distant and has no time for those close to him... But one day, his life is transformed. He begins to learn how to savour life, to know what happiness is, and to be considerate of the people and the things around him. And it seems as though his happiness can become infectious, as Edward starts to carry a vibe of positivity around with him.
The King of Life was produced by Agora, and the cinematography was entrusted to Jan Holoubek. The Polish theatrical release is being handled by Next Film.
(Translated from French)
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