Kings for A Day


1h 34m 1997

Brief Synopsis

After the fall of Communism, brothers Roman and Edek Kowalski go to Paris to make their fortunes. Unsuccessful schemers, the pair fake their way into a film festival, pretending to be an Icelandic director and his publicist. They charm everyone, and are soon in hot competition for the coveted prize

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Amblin Partners; Permut Presentations

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

Synopsis

After the fall of Communism, brothers Roman and Edek Kowalski go to Paris to make their fortunes. Unsuccessful schemers, the pair fake their way into a film festival, pretending to be an Icelandic director and his publicist. They charm everyone, and are soon in hot competition for the coveted prize the Golden Cork. Edek, meanwhile, falls for reclusive American star Elizabeth.

Film Details

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
1997
Production Company
Amblin Partners; Permut Presentations

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 34m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997

Feature directorial debut for Francois Velle.

Shown at Filmfest DC in Washington, DC April 22 - May 3, 1998.

Film had its US premiere at DC Filmfest 1998.

color

dialogue Polish, French, Hungarian and English

subtitled English

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1997