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Kings of War (2021)

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

Genre : Drama, War, History

Runtime : 4H 30M

Synopsis

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.

Actors

Ramsey Nasr
Ramsey Nasr
Henry V / Richmond
Eelco Smits
Eelco Smits
Henry VI / Grey
Hans Kesting
Hans Kesting
Richard III

Crews

William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
Writer
Bart Van Den Eynde
Bart Van Den Eynde
Adaptation
Peter van Kraaij
Peter van Kraaij
Adaptation
Ivo van Hove
Ivo van Hove
Stage Director

Trailers and other movies

Trailer Kings of war 15|16 - Toneelgroep Amsterdam
Kings of war - Internationaal Theater Amsterdam (subtitled)

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