The King is Dead

The King is Dead

2025
25min

When Robert Wilson was a child, he told his teacher he wanted to be a king. The film takes this premise as a point of departure to explore the figure of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd (Gogol, Jarry, Beckett). A satirical triptych that reflects on the philosophical condition of being in power.

The King is Dead

Storyline

When Robert Wilson was a child, he told his teacher he wanted to be a king. The film takes this premise as a point of departure to explore the figure of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd (Gogol, Jarry, Beckett). A satirical triptych that reflects on the philosophical condition of being in power.
    Released
    24 April 2025
    Runtime
    25min
    Director
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    Spanish
    Production
    Mallerich Films
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