The King (2012)

A feature documentary about one of the greatest sportsmen ever. Darko Kralj (the King) is the only sportsman in the history of sports who has beaten a world record in his category five times in a row at one world championship! A Croatian paralympic, seriously wounded in 1991 during the war in Croatia, Darko Kralj almost died. Doctors didn't expect him to survive. Today, he lives with a wife and three sons, the eldest one being the one Darko is the most attached to. A similar destiny brought them together; the kid has lost his biological father in the war. Tereza, his wife, has her own life story. Towards the end of this unusual life story, we shall get a clearer understanding of where Darko's strength and incredible love for life comes from...

Director: Dejan Aćimović
Genre: Documentary, Family
Runtime: 75 min
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Production: Da Film d.o.o.
Country: Croatia
Language: Hrvatski
Original Language: hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The King about?
A feature documentary about one of the greatest sportsmen ever. Darko Kralj (the King) is the only sportsman in the history of sports who has beaten a world record in his category five times in a row at one world championship! A Croatian paralympic, seriously wounded in 1991 during the war in Croatia, Darko Kralj almost died. Doctors didn't expect him to survive. Today, he lives with a wife and three sons, the eldest one being the one Darko is the most attached to. A similar destiny brought them together; the kid has lost his biological father in the war. Tereza, his wife, has her own life story. Towards the end of this unusual life story, we shall get a clearer understanding of where Darko's strength and incredible love for life comes from...
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Dejan Aćimović.
Who stars in The King?
The King stars Darko Kralj.
How long is The King?
The King has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
What genre is The King?
The King is a Documentary, Family film.
Where was The King produced?
The King was produced in Croatia.