King Lear

A stark, slow immersion into institutional life, blurring fiction and reality with raw, unpolished performances that linger uncomfortably.

Directed by

Sergey Potapov

Genres

Drama

Starring

Mikhail Semenov, Albert Alexeev

Tagline

Only that which is empty from within rattles.

Overview

The arthouse project is based on the famous play of the same name by William Shakespeare. According to the plot, the family sends the main character to a boarding house, where the main actions of the semi-documentary experiment of the eminent director will unfold. The filming, by the way, took place in a real boarding house for the elderly and people with disabilities. The roles were performed by residents of this institution.

How it feels

Bleak, melancholic, earnest and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Aging, family, betrayal, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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