The King Is Alive
"As the sand shifts... madness nears."
Originally released in 2000. The King Is Alive is a drama film. directed by Kristian Levring.
Starring Romane Bohringer, David Calder, and Jennifer Jason Leigh
Synopsis
Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 11, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (34 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Denmark
+ 2 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Zentropa Entertainments
- DR
- Newmarket Capital Group
- Good Machine
- TV 2
- YLE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The King Is Alive about?
Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why...
Who directed The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive was directed by Kristian Levring.
How long is The King Is Alive?
The King Is Alive has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was The King Is Alive released?
The King Is Alive was released on May 11, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The King Is Alive?
The main cast of The King Is Alive includes Romane Bohringer, David Calder, Jennifer Jason Leigh, David Bradley, Brion James.