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The King is Dead

202525mAndrés Duque

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When Robert Wilson was a child, he told his teacher he wanted to be a king. The film takes this premise as a point of departure to explore the figure of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd (Gogol, Jarry, Beckett). A satirical triptych that reflects on the philosophical condition of being in power.

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What is The King is Dead (2025) about?

When Robert Wilson was a child, he told his teacher he wanted to be a king. The film takes this premise as a point of departure to explore the figure of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd (Gogol, Jarry, Beckett). A satirical triptych that reflects on the philosophical condition of being in power.

Who stars in The King is Dead?

The King is Dead stars Robert Wilson. The film was directed by Andrés Duque.

How long is The King is Dead?

The King is Dead has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 2025.

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