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Kings of War

2021 · 4h 30m · Drama · War · History

Kings of War combines Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into a single, explosive play about leadership.

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Overview

Kings of War merges Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into one explosive performance about leadership. In successive kings, Shakespeare sketches an image of political leaders, face to face with the ultimate responsibility for life and death in times of war. Shakespeare’s kings are political leaders who come face to face with the ultimate responsibility: they must make the life-or-death decision of whether to go to war. Shakespeare draws us into the psychology of the rulers, while also revealing the machinations of their courtiers and advisors. Kings of War lays bare the mechanisms of decision-making in times of political crisis, exposing the dichotomy between national interests and self-importance.

Cast

Ramsey Nasr

Ramsey Nasr

Henry V / Richmond

Eelco Smits

Eelco Smits

Henry VI / Grey

Hans Kesting

Hans Kesting

Richard III

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Details

Release date
January 10, 2021
Status
Released
Original language
Dutch
Runtime
4h 30m
Genres
Drama, War, History

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