The Barefoot Emperor

The Barefoot Emperor is a 2019 Belgian comedy film directed by Jessica Woodworth and Peter Brosens. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. It is a sequel to King of the Belgians, a 2016 mockumentary by the same directors. Events from the first movie are briefly recapped at the beginning of the film. , of the  reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of.

At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Barefoot Emperor received a nomination in the category of Best Flemish Film.

Cast

 * Peter Van den Begin as King Nicolas
 * Lucie Debay as Louise Vancraeyenest
 * Udo Kier as Dr. Otto Kroll
 * Geraldine Chaplin as Lady Liz / Dr. Ilse von Stroheim / Mama Wakolux
 * Bruno Georis as Ludovic Moreau
 * Titus De Voogdt as Carlos De Vos
 * Sinisa Labrovic as Dino
 * Maya Storm Brosens as Imperial Ring Girl
 * Darko Stazic as Mr. Richard Burton
 * Pieter Van der Houwen as Duncan Lloyd