King Lear

1988·Movie
1h 30min
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Ratings

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59/100
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5.5
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Where to Watch

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About

Jealous love leads to destruction.

A descendant of Shakespeare tries to restore his plays in a world rebuilding itself after the Chernobyl catastrophe obliterates most of human civilization.

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Genres
DystopianPost-ApocalypticAvant-Garde
Mood
DarkIsolatedDisturbingBleakChilling
Themes
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Plot
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Pacing
Building SuspenseSlow-Paced
Narrative
Nonlinear NarrativeMultiple PerspectivesFlashbacks
Dialog
Philosophical DiscussionsPoetic Language
Character Types
Rebel LeaderCaregiverDescendant Of Shakespeare
Time
Post-Apocalyptic Future
Place
Urban CityscapeDesolate Landscape
Cinematic Style
Handheld Camera WorkDark Palette
Costume and Set
Post-Apocalyptic AttireIndustrial Ruins

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:
Jean-Luc Godard, Sophie Maintigneux, Hervé Duhamel
Written by:
Peter Sellars, Jean-Luc Godard, Norman Mailer
Produced by:
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus, Tom Luddy

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