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King Lear: Act 2 Scene 4 Starring Phil Davis

Synopsis
In this contemporary re-working of King Lear a home for the elderly is the domain of the titular monarch. Having obtained the Power of Attorney to manage his affairs, Lear’s daughters are ecstatic and have little time for their father. He bitterly regrets his decision but his fate is sealed.
Series
Shakespeare Lives 2016
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Notes
Shakespeare Lives was a global cultural programme of events and activities in 2016. Created by the British Council, Shakespeare lives included the commissioning of 11 short films inspired by Shakespeare’s work. The playlist is available here: https://theatreanddance.britishcouncil.org/blog/2016/12/film-watch-our-collection-of-shakespeare-lives-short-films/
Subjects
Shakespeare
Keywords
fathers; inheritance; mental disorders

Online availability

URI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIXseJwmWWI
Delivery
Streamed

Credits

Director
Billy Lumby
Producer
Rob Jelley
Cinematographer
Benoit Soler
Writer
William Shakespeare
Editor
Sacha Szwarc
Music
Ben Salisbury; Geoff Barrow
Production Design
Sam Tidman
Costume
Grace Snell
Sound Design
Sacha Szwarc
Cast
Freddie Annobil-Dodoo 
Montserrat Roig de Puig 
Phil Davis 
Sophie Juge 

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Name

British Council

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