The King is Dead
A child tells his teacher he wants to be a king, prompting a satirical examination of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd.
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A child tells his teacher he wants to be a king, prompting a satirical examination of monarchs through the lens of the theatre of the absurd.
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Robert Wilson, as a child, expressed a desire to be a king. This film uses that childhood statement to examine the role of monarchs through the lens of absurdist theatre, referencing writers such as Gogol, Jarry, and Beckett. The 25-minute documentary presents a satirical triptych that reflects on the nature of power and authority. It combines theatrical elements with philosophical questions about leadership and governance.
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