The King Is Alive

Name: The King Is Alive
Genre: Drama
Released: May 11, 2001
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 52
Cast: Miles Anderson, Romane Bohringer

2001

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IFC Releasing | Release Date: May 11, 2001 | TV-MA

Starring: Miles Anderson, Romane Bohringer

Summary: Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of "King Lear" only manages to plunge this disparate group of travellers into turmoil as they struggle toStranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of "King Lear" only manages to plunge this disparate group of travellers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own mortality. (IFC Films)… Expand

Director: Kristian Levring

Genre(s): Drama

Rating: TV-MA

Runtime: 110 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Janet McTeer displays Amazonian power while Jennifer Jason Leigh tears into her role as a high maintenance creature with a ferocity that leaves little room for her usual acting tics. Read full review

Shawn Levy

To some, this will seem the height of aesthetic experimentation; to others, the most unendurable arty hogwash. Read full review

Jami Bernard

It's an excellent fusion of subject and style.

Rene Rodriguez

Intrigues mainly for its spare style and brittle, sweat-soaked performances.

Kevin Thomas

Stylish and gritty, The King Is Alive lacks the impact of revelation that might have made the journey worth taking. Read full review

Ted Shen

Most of the confrontations are shot in close-up, dragging us into the melee as the grungy-looking actors spit out their venomous dialogue. Read full review

Michael Atkinson

Endearingly pretentious -- as if it swallowed a thick brick of Beckett and can't pass the uncooperative Beckettian stool. Read full review

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Mareseatoates

Oct 10, 2017

This is one of the most surreal & fascinating movies I have ever seen.
Wild little journey, with The Bard as a guide.
I highly recommend for the adventurous.

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