Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear

Part of the Royal Shakespeare Company's 2016 series, filmed live on stage in the bard's home of Stratford-upon Avon and broadcast worldwide in cinemas.

"King Lear has ruled for many years. As age begins to overtake him, he decides to divide his kingdom amongst his children, living out his days without the burden of power. Misjudging his children’s loyalty and finding himself alone in the wilderness, he is left to confront the mistakes of a life that has brought him to this point. Antony Sher plays King Lear, one of the greatest parts written by Shakespeare in this, one of Shakespeare’s most epic and powerful plays." (Royal Shakespeare Company)

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