King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2017)
King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.
Director: Nancy Meckler
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 174 min
Release Date: September 21, 2017
Cast
- Kevin McNally - Lear
- Saskia Reeves - Kent
- Anjana Vasan - Cordelia
- Joshua James - Edgar
- Emily Bruni - Goneril
Screenplay
- William Shakespeare (Theatre Play)
Production: Shakespeare's Globe
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
theater play
More Films by Director: Nancy Meckler
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe about?
- King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. Boldly he makes a decision to divide his kingdom among his children, but fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is cruelly repaid and Lear finds himself adrift, wandering homeless and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has lived, he finally encounters his own humanity.
- Who directed King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
- King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe was directed by Nancy Meckler.
- Who stars in King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
- King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe stars Kevin McNally, Saskia Reeves, Anjana Vasan, Joshua James, Emily Bruni.
- How long is King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
- King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe has a runtime of 2h 54m (174 minutes).
- What genre is King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe?
- King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe is a Drama film.
- Where was King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe produced?
- King Lear: Live at Shakespeare's Globe was produced in United Kingdom.