King Lear is a 1971 British film adaptation of the Shakespeare play directed by Peter Brook and starring Paul Scofield. Filmed in stark black-and-white, the film was inspired by the absurdist theatre of playwrights such as Samuel Beckett and upon release was noted for its bleak tone and wintry atmosphere.
King Lear (1970)
Directed by Peter Brook
Genres - Drama |
Release Date - Jul 10, 1970 |
Run Time - 137 min. |
Countries - United States of America |
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Adaptation, Betrayal, British, Dysfunctional Family, Father Daughter Relationship, Infidelity, Murder, Ostracism, Political Unrest, Romantic Rivalry, Shakespeare, Sibling Rivalry, Sister Sister Relationship
