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King Lear (other)
''King Lear'' is a tragedy by William Shakespeare, named for the pseudohistorical king of Britannia Leir of Britain. King Lear may also refer to a number of performances of King Lear, or works derived from it: * The History of King Lear, ''The History of King Lear'' (1681 play), a rewritten version of ''King Lear'' by Nahum Tate * ''Le roi Lear'' (1831 overture), a Overtures by Hector Berlioz#Le roi Lear, concert overture by Hector Berlioz * The Yiddish King Lear, ''The Yiddish King Lear'' (1892 play), an adaption by Jacob Gordin, set in the mid-19th century * King Lear (1910 film), ''King Lear'' (1910 film), an Italian silent film * King Lear (1916 film), ''King Lear'' (1916 film), an American silent film * King Lear (1953 film), ''King Lear'' (1953 film), a film starring Orson Welles * King Lear (1971 USSR film), ''King Lear'' (1971 USSR film), a film by Grigori Kozintsev * King Lear (1971 British film), ''King Lear'' (1971 British film), a film starring Paul Scofield * Lear (oper ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear
''King Lear'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between two of his daughters. He becomes destitute and insane and a proscribed crux of political machinations. The first known performance of any version of Shakespeare's play was on Saint Stephen's Day in 1606. The three extant publications from which modern editors derive their texts are the 1608 quarto (Q1) and the 1619 quarto (Q2, unofficial and based on Q1) and the 1623 First Folio. The quarto versions differ significantly from the folio version. The play was often revised after the English Restoration for audiences who disliked its dark and depressing tone, but since the 19th century Shakespeare's original play has been regarded as one of his supreme achievements. Both the title role and the supporting roles have been coveted by accomplished actors, and the play has been widely adapted. In his ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (1983 Film)
''King Lear'' (1983) is a video production of William Shakespeare's 1606 play of the same name, directed by Michael Elliott. It was broadcast in 1983 in the UK and in 1984 in the US. The American syndicated telecasts featured an introduction shot at the real Stonehenge, featuring Peter Ustinov as host. (Ustinov was host for all the Mobil Showcase Theatre presentations, of which the Olivier ''King Lear'' was one.) It has been released on DVD in both Region 1 and Region 2 editions. Cast * Laurence Olivier — ''King Lear'' * Colin Blakely — ''Earl of Кеnt'' * Anna Calder-Marshall — ''Cordelia, King Lear's daughter'' * Jeremy Kemp — ''Duke of Cornwall'' * Robert Lang — ''Duke of Albany'' * Robert Lindsay — ''Edmund, Gloucester's son'' * Leo McKern — ''Earl of Gloucester'' * David Threlfall — ''Edgar, Gloucester's son * Dorothy Tutin — ''Goneril, King Lear's daughter'' * John Hurt — ''Fool'' * Diana Rigg — ''Regan, King Lear's daughter'' * Brian Cox — ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Tragedy Of King Lear (screenplay)
''The Tragedy of King Lear'' is an unpublished screenplay by Harold Pinter. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare's ''King Lear'' and was commissioned by actor and director Tim Roth with backing from Film Four. Pinter completed the screenplay on 31 March 2000, but as of 2017 it has not been filmed. It is one of only three screenplays that Pinter adapted from another dramatist's play, the others being his screenplay adaptation of '' Butley'', by his good friend Simon Gray, and ''Sleuth'', originally written for the stage by Anthony Shaffer. Roth told the ''Independent'' in February 2000, before Pinter completed the screenplay, "This is a very hefty piece, to say the least, and I'm not interested in a bunch of people standing around a castle talking. … What Harold Pinter will do is rearrange, cut and then turn it from a stage piece into cinema." At the time, Roth was "working with Dixie Linder, the producer of his directorial debut about incest, ''The War Zone'', with who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (2008 Film)
''King Lear'' is a 2008 television film based on the William Shakespeare play of the same name, directed by Trevor Nunn. It was broadcast on More4 in the UK on Christmas Day, and shown on PBS' ''Great Performances'' in the United States in March 2009. The production was filmed mainly at Pinewood Studios in England. It features the same cast and director as the 2007 RSC production, and started filming only a few days after the final performance at the New London Theatre, at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. The film was released on DVD in the UK and then in the US on 21 April 2009. It was shown on Channel 4 on 26 December 2008, as well as being broadcast on PBS in 2009 and a number of other TV stations internationally, including NHK Japan. Cast and crew Cast * Ian McKellen – King Lear * Romola Garai – Cordelia * William Gaunt – Earl of Gloucester * Jonathan Hyde – Earl of Kent * Philip Winchester – Edmund * Sylvester McCoy – The Fool * Frances Barber – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kuningas Lear
''Kuningas Lear'' (King Lear) is an opera in two acts by Aulis Sallinen, with a libretto by the composer, based on the play by William Shakespeare and premiered in 2000; it was Sallinen's sixth opera. Background ''Kuningas Lear'' was commissioned by and first performed by Finnish National Opera on 15 September 2000 at the Finnish National Opera House. Sallinen has spoken of the major thought that went into recreating the dramaturgy of the piece, shortening sections and deleting characters from the cast. His aim was in general to remove as much as possible of the narrative elements and mainly concentrate on the "very strong poetical scenes". He insisted that the work requires "big singing". Sallinen was particularly inspired by knowing the cast from the start, especially leading Finnish singers Matti Salminen and Jorma Hynninen Jorma Kalervo Hynninen (born 3 April 1941) is a Finnish baritone who performs regularly with the world's major opera companies. He has also worked i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (1999 Film)
''King Lear'' is a 1999 adaptation of William Shakespeare's play of the same name. The film stars Brian Blessed (who also co-directed the film, along with Tony Rotherham) in the title role. Apart from Peter Brook's ''King Lear'' in 1971, it is the only other feature-length film adaptation to preserve Shakespeare's verse. Yvonne Griggs, in ''Shakespeare's King Lear: A close study of the relationship between text and film'' (2009), characterised it as "a very stilted costume drama". Cast See also * List of historical drama films This is an index of lists of historical films. By country of origin * List of Estonian war films * List of Polish war films * List of Romanian historical films * List of Russian historical films * List of Vietnamese historical films By era * ... References External links * 1999 films British drama films Films based on King Lear Films set in England 1990s English-language films 1990s British films {{1990s-UK-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1998 In British Television
This is a list of British television related events from 1998. Events January *1 January – The network television premiere of ''Forrest Gump'' on BBC One, starring Tom Hanks. *3 January – The US supernatural series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' makes its UK debut on Sky One, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar as the titular character. *6 January – The BBC and ITV agree their scheduling arrangements for the 1998 World Cup which will see both England and Scotland's opening matches airing on BBC One, while each nation's second group match will air on ITV. *7 January – The BBC confirms that Helen Rollason will return to television to present weekend sports bulletins for BBC One and BBC Two following treatment for colon cancer. *8 January **ITV airs the docudrama ''Miracle at Sea: The Rescue of Tony Bullimore'' which reconstructs the events of yachtsman Tony Bullimore's dramatic rescue after his boat capsized during the 1996 Vendée Globe yacht race. **The US sitcom ''Veronica' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (1998 Film)
''King Lear'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love. The King's third daughter, Cordelia, is offered a third of his kingdom also, but refuses to be insincere in her praise and affection. She instead offers the respect of a daughter and is disowned by Lear who seeks flattery. Regan and Goneril subsequently break promises to host Lear and his entourage, so he opts to become homeless and destitute, goes insane, and the French King married to Cordelia invades Britain to restore order and Lear's rule. In a subplot, Edmund, the illegitimate son of Gloucester, betrays his brother and father. Tragically, Lear, Cordelia and several other main characters die. The plot and subplot overlap and intertwine with political power plays, personal ambition, and assumed supernatura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anders Andersson (actor)
Anders Christian Andersson (born 25 June 1952 in Malmö) is a Swedish actor. Filmography *1997 - ''King Lear'' *1997 - '' Ogifta par'' *2001 - '' Återkomsten'' *2003 - ''Järnvägshotellet'' (TV) *2006 - ''LasseMajas detektivbyrå (TV series) ''LasseMajas detektivbyrå'' ("''LasseMaja's Detective Agency''") was the 2006 '' SVT Christmas calendar'' broadcast 1–24 December 2006 in Sveriges Television. The TV series, which was based on the book series '' LasseMajas detektivbyrå'' ...'' References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Andersson, Anders Living people Swedish male actors 1952 births Actors from Malmö ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (1997 Film)
''King Lear'' is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It is loosely based on the mythological Leir of Britain. King Lear, in preparation for his old age, divides his power and land between his daughters Goneril and Regan, who pay homage to gain favour, feigning love. The King's third daughter, Cordelia, is offered a third of his kingdom also, but refuses to be insincere in her praise and affection. She instead offers the respect of a daughter and is disowned by Lear who seeks flattery. Regan and Goneril subsequently break promises to host Lear and his entourage, so he opts to become homeless and destitute, goes insane, and the French King married to Cordelia invades Britain to restore order and Lear's rule. In a subplot, Edmund, the illegitimate son of Gloucester, betrays his brother and father. Tragically, Lear, Cordelia and several other main characters die. The plot and subplot overlap and intertwine with political power plays, personal ambition, and assumed supernatura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Lear (1987 Film)
''King Lear'' is a 1987 film directed by Jean-Luc Godard, an adaptation of William Shakespeare's play in the style of experimental French New Wave cinema. The script was primarily by Peter Sellars and Tom Luddy, and was originally assigned to Norman Mailer. It is not a typical cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous tragedy, although some lines from the play are used in the film. Only three characters – Lear, Cordelia and Edgar – are common to both, and only Act I, scene 1 is given a conventional cinematic treatment in that two or three people actually engage in relatively meaningful dialogue. ''King Lear'' is set in and around Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, where Godard went to primary school. While many of Godard's films are concerned with the invisible aspects of cinematography, the outward action of the film is centred on William Shakespeare Junior the Fifth, who is attempting to restore his ancestor's plays in a world where most of human civilization—and more speci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Television Shakespeare
The ''BBC Television Shakespeare'' is a series of British television adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, the plays of William Shakespeare, created by Cedric Messina and broadcast by BBC Television. Transmitted in the UK from 3 December 1978 to 27 April 1985, it spanned seven series and thirty-seven episodes. Development began in 1975 when Messina saw that the grounds of Glamis Castle would make a perfect location for an adaptation of Shakespeare's ''As You Like It'' for the ''Play of the Month'' series. Upon returning to London, however, he had come to envision an entire series devoted exclusively to the dramatic works of Shakespeare. When he encountered a less than enthusiastic response from the BBC's departmental heads, Messina bypassed the usual channels and took his idea directly to the top of the BBC hierarchy, who greenlighted the show. Experiencing financial, logistical and creative problems in the early days of production, Messina persevered and served as executive produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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