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Sep 28, 2018 · A TV adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy starring Anthony Hopkins as the aging king who divides his kingdom among his daughters. The film received mixed reviews and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy.
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- 2018-09-28
King Lear is a 2018 British-American television film directed by Richard Eyre. An adaptation of the play of the same name by William Shakespeare, cut to just 115 minutes, it was broadcast on BBC Two on 28 May 2018.
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A modern and accessible version of Shakespeare's tragedy, starring Anthony Hopkins as Lear and Emma Thompson as Goneril. Critics praise the performances and the production, while audiences are more mixed.
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Learn about the different ways that King Lear has been adapted for the big screen, from the famous Ran by Akira Kurosawa to the recent versions by Peter Brook, Trevor Nunn, and Richard Eyre. Compare the directors, actors, and critical reception of each movie adaptation and find out how they compare to the original script and setting of Shakespeare's play.