‘The German King’ — Photos From The Film

By:

Elissa Anderson

October 29, 2019 11:11AM EDT

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The German King director Adetokumboh M’Cormack

The German King director Adetokumboh M’Cormack — Adetokumboh M’Cormack directs and stars in ‘The German King,’ a film that is based on the true story of King Rudolf Manga Bell from Cameroon who rebelled against German colonialization in 1914. German Kaiser Wilhelm II was an oppressive colonial ruler who controlled the third largest empire at the time, behind Great Britain and France. Germany had several terriroties in Africa and many were taken after the start of World War I. Unfortunately, Cameroon was one of that last terrorities to be freed from German rule in 1916.

Director Adetokumboh M’Cormack felt that King Rudolf Manga Bell’s story of rebellion and self-sacrafice needed to be shared because it had not been largely studied or publicized even within Africa. M’Cormack wrote ‘The German King’ so that King Bell’s bravery and strong stance in defending his people would not continue to go unrecognized, as being proud of where you come from is of the upmost importance.

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King Rudolf Manga Bell with Queen Emily

King Rudolf Manga Bell with Queen Emily — King Rudolf and Queen Emily discussing rebelling against German rule. Constance Ejuma, who plays Queen Emily in the film, is originally from Cameroon.

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King Rudolf Manga Bell and Queen Emily discussing risks of rebellion

King Rudolf Manga Bell and Queen Emily discussing risks of rebellion — Queen Emily approves of King Rudolf’s desire to rebel but urges the king to consider their son who is living with the German Kaiser. Likewise, King Rudolf lived with the Kaiser himself as a young man and felt that he was family.

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Kaiser Wilhelm II with King Rudolf’s son

Kaiser Wilhelm II with King Rudolf’s son — Kaiser Wilhelm II with King Rudolf’s son, Prince Alexandre, who has been living with him to focus on his studies. Kaiser Wilhelm’s son and Prince Alexandre had formed a strong frienship and unfortunately, Alexandre had no idea that a rebellion was under consideration.

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Prince Alexandre reading his father’s letter

Prince Alexandre reading his father’s letter — Prince Alexandre finds out in a letter that his father has decided to rebel. The young Prince had no choice but to stay and face the consequences.

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King Rudolf Manga Bell after writing his son an important letter

King Rudolf Manga Bell after writing his son an important letter — King Rudolf Manga Bell writes his son a letter detailing his plans to rebel against German Kaiswer Wilhelm II. The king writes the letter knowing his fate and gives his son advice for when he grows into a man and hopefully for when he becomes King.

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