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King Lear

(2021)

Overview

The once powerful King Lear chooses to divide his kingdom among his three daughters, and so begins one of Shakespeare’s most moving tragedies. At the crucial point of relinquishing his realm, Lear demands to know which of his daughters loves him the most. His ambitious older daughters answer with false praise and lavish flattery, however his youngest daughter, who does truly love him, answers with honesty. Wildly unsatisfied with her response, Lear’s rage sets in motion catastrophic consequences. Ultimately stripped of his privilege and its trappings, Lear must reckon with his own humanity.

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Original TitleKing Lear

Status Released

Release Information

  • 2021-07-02

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 02h 45m

Production CompaniesShakespeare & Company,Shakespeare Theatre Company

Genres

  • Drama
  • History