title: The Barefoot Emperor
text: # The Barefoot Emperor
  
  The Barefoot Emperor is a 2019 Belgian comedy film directed by Jessica Woodworth and Peter Brosens. It was screened in the Contemporary World Cinema section at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. It is a sequel to King of the Belgians, a 2016 mockumentary by the same directors. Events from the first movie are briefly recapped at the beginning of the film. As of October 2021, 50% of the six reviews compiled on Rotten Tomatoes are positive, with an average rating of 5.4/10.
  
  At the 11th Magritte Awards, The Barefoot Emperor received a nomination in the category of Best Flemish Film.
  
  ## Cast
  
  * Peter Van den Begin as King Nicolas
  * Lucie Debay as Louise Vancraeyenest
  * Udo Kier as Dr. Otto Kroll
  * Geraldine Chaplin as Lady Liz / Dr. Ilse von Stroheim / Mama Wakolux
  * Bruno Georis as Ludovic Moreau
  * Titus De Voogdt as Carlos De Vos
  