Kings of War
NL, 2021 / 250 min.
Recording of the livestream of the theatrical work Kings of War in which Ivo van Hove combines Shakespeare’s plays Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III Shakespeare into an explosive production about leadership. With an introduction by the director of the live camera's, Reinier Bruijne.
In a sequence of kings, Shakespeare provides an impression of political leaders facing off with the ultimate responsibility of life and death in times of war. In his own inimitable fashion he introduces us to the psychology of those in power, but also the machinations of their advisors. Kings of War depicts decision-making mechanisms during political crises, the confrontation between state interests and the lust for power.
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Production year
2021
Country
NL
Original title
Kings of War
Length
250 min.
Language
Dutch
Format
DCP
Part of
All About Theatre About Film
Film and theatre influence each other continuously. To celebrate that relationship between the two worlds, Eye has invited stage director Ivo van Hove and scenographer Jan Versweyveld to compile an exhibition.
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