Synopsis

The President is a political comedy about Joes, an illegal Moroccan who makes it to President of the Netherlands. As we follow his unlikely rise and self sought fall, Joes learns that it’s easy to win the support of the people, but to rule them is a whole other story. A satirical sketch on modern politics, morals, and power.

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Festivals

The Netherlands Film Festival, September 2011

Cast

Joes
Achmed Akkabi
Hamid
Najib Amhali
Mila (as Charlie Dagelet)
Charlie Chan Dagelet
Vlonder
Dirk Zeelenberg
Treesters
Rosa Reuten
Aart
Ton Kas
Krasimir
Frank Lammers
Presentator
Ruben van der Meer
Boyko
Matthias Schoenaerts
Butler
Peer Mascini

Crew

director
Erik de Bruyn
author of original work
Khalid Boudou
script/screenplay
Marco van Geffen
Erik de Bruyn
dop / camera
Rolf Dekens
sound engineer
Simone Galavazi
sound design
Peter Warnier
composer
Steve Willaert
editor
Brian Ent
Marc Bechtold
production design
Ben Zuydwijk
costume design
Monica Petit
hair & make-up
Leendert van Nimwegen