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King Lear

PG1h 31m1988Jean-Luc Godard
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"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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Post-apocalyptic FuturePlaywrightChernobyl, UkrainePostmodernism

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What is King Lear (1988) about?

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

Who stars in King Lear?

King Lear stars Peter Sellars (William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth), Burgess Meredith (Don Learo), Julie Delpy (Virginia), Leos Carax (Edgar), Molly Ringwald (Cordelia). The film was directed by Jean-Luc Godard.

How long is King Lear?

King Lear has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated PG.

Where can I watch King Lear?

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