King Lear

Synopsis: A restaging by Trevor Nunn and Chris Hunt of Nunn’s 2007 production of King Lear for the Royal Shakespeare Company with Ian McKellen in the title role.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 2008
Notes: The stage performances recorded on video by the RSC and Theatre on Film and Tape (TOFT) are catalogued separately.

The DVD extras include scene selection and an illuminating interview with McKellen in which he talks about the play and his approach to the role. He also makes very interesting observations on how a performance is perceived on stage, in the cinema and on television.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Conversation with Sir Ian McKellen, A

Director

Chris Hunt; Trevor Nunn

Producer

Chris Hunt; Richard Price

Cinematographer

Paul Wheeler

Production Design

Eric Walmsely

Cast