The Bastard King to Premiere for Free on YouTube September 26
We are happy to announce that our award-winning documentary The Bastard King will have its international online premiere on our YouTube channel on September 26th at 5 PM (CET).
For the first time, audiences worldwide will be able to watch this powerful film for free. Viewers can already head to YouTube and click “Notify Me” to receive a reminder when the premiere begins.
The film will be available in English, French, and German, each narrated by an acclaimed voice:
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David Oyelowo (English) – celebrated actor known for Selma and The Butler
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Joey Starr (French) – legendary musician and actor
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Tom Wlaschiha (German) – acclaimed actor from Game of Thrones and Das Boot
About the Film
The Bastard King chronicles the extraordinary life of a lion from cub to adulthood, fighting against an unimaginable enemy that threatens his world. This visually stunning journey serves as an allegory for the plight of endangered species – and ultimately, for humanity itself.
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Shot over ten years in a remote corner of Africa, the story follows a unique lion born with heterochromia—one yellow eye and one blue—marking him as the child of a forbidden union between the Yellow-Eyed and Blue-Eyed prides. You can watch the making of here.
Beyond its breathtaking imagery, The Bastard King is a clarion call for unity and change, echoing themes of environmental urgency and social disharmony. Through hybrid storytelling, the film reminds us that time is running out—not just for the king of beasts, but for us all.
👉 Save the date: September 26th at 5 PM CET
Join us on YouTube for the free international premiere!
