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The King Is Alive (2000)
Director: Kristian Levring
Cast: Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley
Runtime110 min
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Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
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The King Is Alive (2000) directed by Kristian Levring is a critically acclaimed drama that follows a group of stranded bus passengers in the African desert who attempt to stage a production of King Lear to cope with their isolation. While the film received mixed reviews from audiences, it was well-received by critics and was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.
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Fans of thought-provoking, character-driven dramas will appreciate the unique premise of 'The King Is Alive' from 2000, directed by Kristian Levring. This film blends survival, psychological tension, and existential themes as a diverse group of bus passengers stranded in the desert attempt to stage a production of 'King Lear' - a creative exercise that only heightens the moral and emotional turmoil they face.
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The King Is Alive is a 2000 English-language Danish drama film directed by Kristian Levring, and starring Jennifer Jason Leigh, Bruce Davison, David Bradley, Janet McTeer, David Calder, and Brion James in his final feature film appearance. The fourth film to be done according to the Dogme 95 rules, it was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2000 Cannes Film Festival.
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