King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War (2023)

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Due to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of Ukrainians, fleeing the war, found refuge in Uzhhorod in western Ukraine. The local director decides to attract non-professional actors -displaced people - in bringing his dream into life - to stage the King Lear play. The theatrical performance helps them find themselves and their purpose in a new world where there is war, and the director finds an answer to the eternal question of what love is and why this world should not perish.

Director: Dmytro Hreshko
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Music: Anton Dehtiarov
Cinematography: Rostyslav Zabolotnyi, Dmytro Hreshko
Editing: Viktor Maliarenko
Production: UP UA STUDIO
Country: Ukraine
Language: English, Pусский, Український
Original Language: uk

Keywords

king lear, russian invasion of ukraine (2022), russo-ukrainian war

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War about?
Due to the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, tens of thousands of Ukrainians, fleeing the war, found refuge in Uzhhorod in western Ukraine. The local director decides to attract non-professional actors -displaced people - in bringing his dream into life - to stage the King Lear play. The theatrical performance helps them find themselves and their purpose in a new world where there is war, and the director finds an answer to the eternal question of what love is and why this world should not perish.
Who directed King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War?
King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War was directed by Dmytro Hreshko.
How long is King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War?
King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War?
King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War is a Documentary film.
Where was King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War produced?
King Lear: How We Looked for Love During the War was produced in Ukraine.