
The King
Su Re
Synopsis
Transposing the story of the Passion of Jesus to Sardinia, Su Re draws for the very first time on the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together. Giovanni Columbu's distinct view is shot in a landscape unaffected by modernity and played out by an amateur cast, offering still new insights into the life of Christ.
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- Director
- Giovanni Columbu
- Screenplay & Story
- Michele Columbu, Giovanni Columbu
- Original Title
- Su Re
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, Sardinian
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Sacher Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giovanni Columbu
Michele Columbu, Giovanni Columbu
Nanni Moretti
Department Leadership Roster
Giovanni Columbu
Director
Michele Columbu
Writer
Giovanni Columbu
Writer
Nanni Moretti
Producer
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What is The King about?
Transposing the story of the Passion of Jesus to Sardinia, Su Re draws for the very first time on the four gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John together. Giovanni Columbu's distinct view is shot in a landscape unaffected by modernity and played out by an amateur cast, offering still new insights into the life of Christ.
Who directed The King?
The King was directed by Giovanni Columbu.
Who stars in The King?
The principal cast of The King includes Pietrina Mennea, Antonio Forma, Luca Todde.
When was The King released and how long is it?
The King was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.


















