This Magnificent Cake! (2018)
In 1885, Africa is a succulent cake destined to be wildly divided and everyone wants a piece. A disturbed European king, a Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a successful but lonely businessman, an enslaved porter, a young army deserter, a ghostly clarinetist. Some benefit from colonialism and greed. Others suffer racism and violence.
Director: Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels
Genre: Animation, History, Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: December 20, 2018
Cast
- Jan Decleir - The King (voice)
- Bruno Levie - Georges (voice)
- Paul Huvenne - Narrator (voice)
- Gaston Motambo - Ota (voice)
- Alexander Rolies - Petit Phillipe (voice)
- August Rolies - Petit Phillipe (voice)
- Jamal Tahri - Angry Neighbor (voice)
- Michel Kossi - Ota's Brother (voice)
- Wim Willaert - Van Molle (voice)
- Goua Robert Grovogui - Bolenge (voice)
Screenplay
- Emma De Swaef (Screenplay)
- Marc James Roels (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Marc James Roels
Editing: Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
Production: Beast Animation, Pedri Animation, Vivement lundi !, ARTE, CNC, Vlaams Audiovisueel Fonds, Van Hecke Consult Comm. V., Basok BVBA, Région Bretagne, PROCIREP, Netherlands Fund for Film, ANGOA
Country: Belgium, France, Netherlands
Language: Français, Nederlands
Original Language: fr
Themes
Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Epic Historical Stories
Keywords
africa, slavery, stop motion, colonialism, rag doll, 19th century, african history
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is This Magnificent Cake! about?
- In 1885, Africa is a succulent cake destined to be wildly divided and everyone wants a piece. A disturbed European king, a Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a successful but lonely businessman, an enslaved porter, a young army deserter, a ghostly clarinetist. Some benefit from colonialism and greed. Others suffer racism and violence.
- Who directed This Magnificent Cake!?
- This Magnificent Cake! was directed by Emma De Swaef, Marc James Roels.
- Who stars in This Magnificent Cake!?
- This Magnificent Cake! stars Jan Decleir, Bruno Levie, Paul Huvenne, Gaston Motambo, Alexander Rolies, August Rolies.
- How long is This Magnificent Cake!?
- This Magnificent Cake! has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is This Magnificent Cake!?
- This Magnificent Cake! is a Animation, History, Comedy, Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was This Magnificent Cake! produced?
- This Magnificent Cake! was produced in Belgium, France, Netherlands.
- What are the themes of This Magnificent Cake!?
- The themes of This Magnificent Cake! include: Colonialism and Independence Struggles, Epic Historical Stories.