THIS MAGNIFICENT CAKE!
Belgium, France, Netherland, 2018, 44’
Regia / Direction: Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef Sceneggiatura / Screenplay: Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef Produttore / Producer: Koen Vermaenen, Mathieu Courtois, Ben Tesseur, Steven De Beul, Jean Francois Le Corre Interpreti / Cast: Wim Willaert, Jan Decleir, Goua Grovogui, Gaston Motambo Fotografia / Cinematography: Marc James Roels Montaggio / Editor: Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef Sound design: Bram Meindersma Produzione / Producer Company: Beast Animation, Vivement Lundi! Distribuzione / Distributor: New Europe Film Sales Contatti / Contacts: www.marcandemma.com
Premi / Awards: Quinzaine des Réalisateurs 2018 (world première), Animafest Zagreb 2018 (Grand Prix), Annecy 2018 (Prix André Martin), Curtas Vila Do Conde 2018 (Audience Award), Guanajuato Mexico 2018 (official selection), Anima Mundi 2018 (official selection),
TIFF Toronto 2018 (official selection ‘Short Cuts’)
An anthology film set in colonial Africa in the late 19th century telling the stories of 5 different characters: a troubled king, a middle-aged Pygmy working in a luxury hotel, a failed businessman on an expedition, a lost porter and a young army deserter.
Marc James Roels is a live-action director, making award winning shorts 'Mompelaar' in 2007 and 'A Gentle Creature' in 2010. Emma De Swaef specializes in stop-motion and doll-making, her preferred working materials include wool, felt and textile. Together they made the short film 'Oh Willy.' in 2012, a stop-motion short that won 80 international awards including the Cartoon d'Or for best European short, and a Cézar nomination. They are based in Antwerp, Belgium and 'Ce Magnifique Gâteau!' is their latest production.
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