This Magnificent Cake!
Originally released in 2018. This Magnificent Cake! is a animation/history film. directed by Emma De Swaef. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Decleir, Bruno Levie, and Paul Huvenne
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (39 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Belgium
+ 2 more
Directors
Top Cast
Jan Decleir
as The King (voice)
Bruno Levie
as Georges (voice)
Paul Huvenne
as Narrator (voice)
Gaston Motambo
as Ota (voice)
Alexander Rolies
as Petit Phillipe (voice)
August Rolies
as Petit Phillipe (voice)
Jamal Tahri
as Angry Neighbor (voice)
Michel Kossi
as Ota's Brother (voice)
Wim Willaert
as Van Molle (voice)
Goua Robert Grovogui
as Bolenge (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- 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
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 e...
Who directed This Magnificent Cake!?
This Magnificent Cake! was directed by Emma De Swaef.
How long is This Magnificent Cake!?
This Magnificent Cake! has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was This Magnificent Cake! released?
This Magnificent Cake! was released on December 20, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Magnificent Cake!?
The main cast of This Magnificent Cake! includes Jan Decleir, Bruno Levie, Paul Huvenne, Gaston Motambo, Alexander Rolies.