Übü király
Originally released in 1989. Übü király is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Gábor Zsámbéki.
Starring László Sinkó, Juli Básti, and Dénes Ujlaki
Synopsis
The Empty King created a mythical figure and a whole world from grotesque, archetypal images. The drama was originally conceived as a student tirade against a teacher at Jarry's school, the Lyceum of Rennes. This teacher, Hébert, was the target of public ridicule. In 1888, at the age of 15, Jarry wrote a puppet play about the exploits of the Woolly Tartar and staged it to the amusement of his friends. The figure of Übü is a crude, cruel caricature of the foolish, selfish bourgeoisie as seen through the unrelenting gaze of a schoolboy; but this Rabelaisian figure, in all his falstaffian greed and cowardice, is more than a mere social satire. It is a terrifying picture of man's animal nature, his evil and cruelty. The Katona József Theatre in Budapest premiered Jarry's play in 1984, and it ran continuously for more than 10 years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 24, 1989
36 years ago
Language
HU
Original language
Country
Hungary
Production
Director
Top Cast
László Sinkó
as Übü papa
Juli Básti
as Übü mama
Dénes Ujlaki
as Paszomány kapitány
Tamás Végvári
as Vencel király
Éva Olsavszky
as Rozamunda királyné
László Szacsvay
as Bugrislav királyfi
Frigyes Hollósi
as Pillér töstér
József Horváth
as Lecsinszky Szaniszló
József Horváth
as Elek cár
Zoltán Papp
as Pajzs töstér
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- HU
Production Companies
- Budapest Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Übü király about?
The Empty King created a mythical figure and a whole world from grotesque, archetypal images. The drama was originally conceived as a student tirade against a teacher at Jarry's school, the Lyceum ...
Who directed Übü király?
Übü király was directed by Gábor Zsámbéki.
When was Übü király released?
Übü király was released on March 24, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Übü király?
The main cast of Übü király includes László Sinkó, Juli Básti, Dénes Ujlaki, Tamás Végvári, Éva Olsavszky.