Canada / Apr 18, 2009 / Sprockets Toronto International Film Festival for Children
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Young Tiuri has to pass the final test before before being knighted by king Dagonaut. He has to pass a night in the chapel, what is suddenly disturbed by a strangers request of help. With his decision to help the stranger, Tiuri abandons his given task and starts into an adventure, that will shape the destiny of Dagonaut. On his journey he learns about the true meaning of love, friendship, courage and loyalty.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Hanna Schwamborn | Lavinia |
| Roos Netjes | Lavinia (voice) |
| Lars Rudolph | Slupor |
| Pierre Bokma | Slupor (voice) |
| Victor Reinier | Grey Knight Ristridin |
| Daan Schuurmans | Grey Knight Bendoe |
| Raymond Thiry | Tiuri the Brave |
| Derek de Lint | King of Dagonaut |
| Gijs Scholten van Aschat | Knight Edwinem |
| Kees Boot | Jaro |
| Hans Dagelet | Warmin |
| Michiel Romeyn | Robber Headman |
| Monic Hendrickx | Mother Tuiri |
| Uwe Ochsenknecht | Lord Rafox |
| Peter Tuinman | Lord Rafox (voice) |
| Thijs Feenstra | Sword Master Teacher |
| Rein Hofman | Arman |
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| Benja Bruijning | Jioesipu |
| Bert Luppes | Vokia |
| Willem de Wolf | Robber #1 |
| Ton Kas | Robber #2 |
| Ronald Top | Grey Knight Ewijn |
| Kees Hulst | Brother Laurentius |
| Marcel Faber | Gatekeeper of Mistrinaut |
| Pieter Bouwman | Hawker |
| Korneel Evers | Guard of Dagonaut |
Genres
FamilyAdventure
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | De Brief voor de Koning |
| Original language | Nederlands (NL) |
| Spoken languages | Nederlands |
| Production countries | Germany, Netherlands |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Katholieke Radio Omroep (KRO), Heimatfilm, Studio.TV.Film, Eyeworks Egmond, Armada Productions, Menaures BV, ZDF |
| Official site | debriefvoordekoningdefilm.nl |
| Release date | 16 luglio 2008 |
| Executive producer | Clea de Koning, Bert Nijdam |
| Production | Bettina Brokemper, Albert Schäfer, Mignon Huisman, Hans de Weers, Hubert Nieuwendijk, Heike Lagé, Johannes Rexin, Pieter Klapwijk, Reinout Oerlemans, Erwin Godschalk |
| Writer | Maarten Lebens, Pieter Verhoeff, Tonke Dragt |
| Casting | Job Gosschalk, Janusz Gosschalk |
| Editing | Bart van den Broek |
| Cinematography | Jules van den Steenhoven |
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| Assistant directors | Pieter Verhoeff |
| Lighting | Erwin Roodhart |
| Camera operators | Jules van den Steenhoven |
| Additional photography | Jules van den Steenhoven |
| Production design | Gert Brinkers, Tim Pannen |
| Art direction | Tim Pannen, Gert Brinkers |
| Set decoration | Tim Pannen, Gert Brinkers |
| Music | Paul M. van Brugge, Eddy de Cloe, Marco Vermaas, Jan Smit, Hugo Dijkstal |
| Sound | Paul M. van Brugge, Eddy de Cloe, Marco Vermaas, Jan Smit, Hugo Dijkstal |
| Costume design | Peri de Bragança, Leendert van Nimwegen |
| Makeup | Leendert van Nimwegen, Peri de Bragança |
| Hairstyling | Leendert van Nimwegen, Peri de Bragança |
Release dates
Premiere
United States / Oct 11, 2009 / Mill Valley Film Festival
Theatrical release
Belgium / Jul 16, 2008
Netherlands / Jul 16, 2008 / 6
Physical media
Netherlands / Nov 05, 2008 / 6
Spain / Feb 03, 2010
TV
Hungary / Jan 01, 2010
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