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Release Year2025
Runtime1h 35m
LanguageAmharic
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, History
Votes8
DirectorGiorgia Farina
WritersGiorgia Farina, Franco Bernini, Walter Lupo
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsI Saw a King
About I Saw a King
1936, in the aftermath of the Ethiopian occupation by Fascist Italy, under the incredulous gaze of the inhabitants of the small town in the Italian province Abraham Imirrù, an ethiopian prince and guerrila fighter is being held prisoner in the local Podesta garden's aviary. But for little Emilio, local recently force enlisted and reality-dissociated Balilla, he is Sandokan, the literal Salgari's character ...and he will be his hero.
Directed by Giorgia Farina, I Saw a King leans on a strong ensemble — Edoardo Pesce, Sara Serraiocco, Gabriel Gougsa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2025.
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