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Shakespeare: King Lear
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(DVD - Code 2)
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King Lear has three daughters, but no sons. BoIdIy he makes a decision to divide his country among his children, but faiIs to anticipate the consequences of his actions. His generosity is crueIly repaid and Lear finds himseIf adrift, wandering homeIess and destitute. As he comes to realize the false values by which he has Iived, he finalIy encounters his own humanity. King Lears tempestuous poetry is shot through with touches of humour and moments of heart-rending simplicity, as the notion of familiaI love is questioned and torn apart. With Kevin R McNally in the titIe role, Nancy Mecklers production has an underlying through-Iine of intelIigence and sensitivity, and strong supporting performances abound (The Telegraph). Spoken in Shakespeares English. |
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