The President (2011) ( De president )

The President (2011) (DVD) (*)

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Original Title: De president
Language Selections:
Dutch ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Netherlands ( PAL/Region 2 )

Running Time:
94 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (2.35:1)

Special Features:
Anamorphic Widescreen
Interactive Menu
Music Video
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2011 and produced in:
Netherlands ( France, Benelux )

Directed By:
Erik de Bruyn

Written By:
Erik de Bruyn
Marco van Geffen

Actors:
Achmed Akkabi ..... Joes
Najib Amhali ..... Hamid
Charlie Dagelet ..... Mila
Dirk Zeelenberg ..... Vlonder
Rosa Reuten ..... Treesters
Ton Kas ..... Aart
Frank Lammers ..... Boyko
Matthias Schoenaerts ..... Krasimir
Peer Mascini ..... Butler
Ruben van der Meer ..... Presentator
Erik de Bruyn ..... Gunman
Rolf Dekens ..... TV cameraman
David Higginson ..... Night club visitor
Dirk-Jan Kerkkamp ..... Journalist
Bob Wilbers ..... Journalist

Synopsis:

Heroes are born everyday, but then again, so are goats. When Joes and his Cousin Hamid leave the goat herding of their native Morocco for the asparagus farming of Holland, they soon find themselves in the national spotlight. Joes becomes a hero after saving the lives of the woman he has fallen for and a policeman in a building fire. His new popularity has him in the center of Holland's first ever campaign for President, but his heart aches for Mila, the woman of his dreams. After a forced separation Joes is reunited with his love, and it seems as though he will finally become the President he initially envisioned; or he'll continue to be the partying President his friends expect of him. With enemies and temptation coming from all sides, Joes faces his toughest choice: continue taking the office lightly, or do the right thing and give Holland the President the country needs. Erik de Bruyn wrote and directed this timely comedy, which runs the gamut of the political issues of today. Illegal immigration, campaign finance reform, economic turmoil, and the responsibilities (or lack thereof) of today's governments become the focal point of the farce-like film THE PRESIDENT. Expertly directed by de Bryun and charmingly acted, this film comically displays the lone truth in being the political flavor-of-the-month: you're either a hero or a goat.

The story of an illegal Morrocan who makes it to President of the Netherlands. As we follow his unlikely rise and selfsought fall, Joes learns that it's easy to win the support of the people, but to rule them is a whole other story.

A political comedy about an illegal Morrocan who makes it to President of the Netherlands. As we follow his unlikely rise and selfsought fall, Joes learns that it's easy to win the support of the people, but to rule them is a whole other story.

This product was added to our catalog on Friday 27 April, 2012.

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