King Lear
Synopsis
A recording of the production from the courtyard of the Supreme Purkrab of Prague Castle starring Jan Tříská. Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is a timeless tale of love, hate, betrayal, greed and lust for power. At the end of his life, the King decides to divide the kingdom between his three daughters based on their speeches about how much they love him. In his blindness, he disinherits and exiles the most honest and beloved Cordelia. He hands over all his power to his other two daughters and only in time does he discover what he has done and gradually slips into madness.
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Jan Tříska
Lear, král Británie
David Švehlík
francouzský král
Igor Chmela
Cornwall
Petr Bláha
véveoda burgundský
Jan Novotný
Albany
David Suchařípa
Kent
Petr Bláha
vévoda burgundský
Jan Kačer
Glostr
Jiří Langmajer
Edgar
Adrian Jastraban
Edmund
Zdeněk Vencl
Osvald
Richard Trsťan
Curan
David Prachař
šašek
Rudolf Jelínek
šlechtic
Jitka Schneiderová
Regan
Klára Sedláčková-Oltová
Kordelie
Eva Čížkovská
Ona
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Martin Huba
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- King Lear
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic
- Spoken Languages
- Czech
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Martin Huba
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Huba
Director
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What is King Lear about?
A recording of the production from the courtyard of the Supreme Purkrab of Prague Castle starring Jan Tříská. Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear is a timeless tale of love, hate, betrayal, greed and lust for power. At the end of his life, the King decides to divide the kingdom between his three daughters based on their speeches about how much they love him. In his blindness, he disinherits and exiles the most honest and beloved Cordelia. He hands over all his power to his other two daughters and only in time does he discover what he has done and gradually slips into madness.
Who directed King Lear?
King Lear was directed by Martin Huba.
Who stars in King Lear?
The principal cast of King Lear includes Jan Tříska, David Švehlík, Igor Chmela, Petr Bláha, Jan Novotný.
When was King Lear released and how long is it?
King Lear was released in 2003 with a total runtime of Unknown.