SYNOPSIS– Catching the Pirate King is a three part documentary series that tells the unlikely tale of a hijacking of a Belgian vessel in front of the Somali coast. The series looks at the hijacking of the ship and the elaborate police undercover operation that will lead to the downfall of a Somali Pirate King.
Released
2022
Produced by
DIPLODOKUS
Co-produced by
VRT CANVAS, BELGA PRODUCTIONS
Supported by
VAF MEDIAFONDS, BELGIAN TAX SHELTER FILM FINANCING, SCREEN BRUSSELS