: A lion cub named King, intended for illegal trade, escapes from an airport and hides in the house of Inès and Alex, two siblings.
: The film is notable for its use of high-quality digital effects to create the lion cub, allowing for realistic interactions without the use of a live wild animal for the majority of the filming. 4. Critical Reception King (2022) [French]
: The film critiques wildlife trafficking and the ethics of keeping exotic animals as pets or for entertainment. : A lion cub named King, intended for
: After discovering the cub, the siblings decide to bring him back to his natural habitat in Africa rather than turning him over to the authorities, whom they fear will keep him in a cage. Critical Reception : The film critiques wildlife trafficking
is a French adventure film that follows the story of a lion cub who escapes from a trafficking ring and finds refuge in a suburban home. It is a modern take on the "animal rescue" genre, emphasizing the bond between children and wildlife. 1. Plot Overview
The film was generally well-received as a family-friendly adventure, praised for its heart and the performance of Gérard Darmon, though some critics noted it follows familiar genre tropes. It was released in French theaters in .