3 part series

CATCHING THE PIRATE KING

(DE KAPING VAN DE POMPEI)

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

Sales agent

FEDERATION ENTERTAINMENT

Directed by

LENNART STUYCK

Participated at

LISBONDOCS – EURODOC – RECONNNEXT 2020

SELECTED AT – Fipadoc 2022, Ensors 2022, Cinequest 2023