The President
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.
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The President
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 30, 2014
Runtime
1h 55m
Genres
Drama
User Score
69%
Original Title
The President
Production Companies
Film and Music Entertainment, 20 Steps Productions, Brümmer & Herzog Filmproduktion, Makhmalbaf Film House Productions, Bac Films
Director
Mohsen Makhmalbaf
Description
The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.
