This Magnificent Cake!

Screening time and screen information

Nov 4th 17:40~ Theater 2 (Making Talk)
Nov 5th 15:40~ Theater 3

Synopsis

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.

DIRECTOR

Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef

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.

INFORMATION

Director:Marc James Roels, Emma De Swaef
2018 / Belgium,France / 0:44:18