Übü király

1989Movie

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Summary

The Empty King created a mythical figure and a whole world from grotesque, archetypal images. The drama was originally conceived as a student tirade against a teacher at Jarry's school, the Lyceum of Rennes.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Binge-friendly

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want to half-watch while scrolling
  • Graphic violence bothers you

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Written by
Alfred Jarry

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Facts

March 24, 1989 · Violence, Disturbing Imagery · Drama, TV Movie

Released
March 24, 1989
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
Hungarian
Made in
Hungary

Q&A

3 questions, like "Will Übü király make me laugh?"

Questions about Übü király

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Will Übü király make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (9 of 10) and dark humor (9 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Übü király?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Übü király in English?

Hungarian

No, it was made in Hungarian.