The King Is Alive
“As the sand shifts... madness nears.”
Synopsis
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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Trailer - The King is Alive (MGM) - (IgorFilmesTrailers)
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kristian Levring
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare, Kristian Levring, Anders Thomas Jensen
- Original Title
- The King Is Alive
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, Sweden, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, DR, Newmarket Capital Group, Good Machine, TV 2, YLE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kristian Levring
William Shakespeare, Kristian Levring, Anders Thomas Jensen
Jens Schlosser
Nicholas Wayman-Harris
Christopher Ball, Svend Abrahamsen, Vibeke Windeløv, David Linde, Patricia Kruijer
Department Leadership Roster
Svend Abrahamsen
Producer
Kristian Levring
Director
Vibeke Windeløv
Producer
Patricia Kruijer
Producer
Jens Schlosser
Director of Photography
Nicholas Wayman-Harris
Editor
Malene Blenkov
Producer
Kristian Levring
Writer
Anders Thomas Jensen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The King Is Alive about?
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.
Who directed The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive was directed by Kristian Levring.
Who stars in The King Is Alive?
The principal cast of The King Is Alive includes Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley, Brion James.
When was The King Is Alive released and how long is it?
The King Is Alive was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).