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Kings of War
“Kings of War combines Henry V, Henry VI and Richard III into a single, explosive play about leadership.”
9.0 / 10• 2021• 4h 30m•NR• Dutch
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Storyline
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 & Crew
Ramsey Nasr
Henry V / Richmond
Lead
Eelco Smits
Henry VI / Grey
Hans Kesting
Richard III
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. the director's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. Kings of War is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
