Shakespeare's tragedy is one of the Bard's greatest works. Lear (Mike Kellen) is an elderly king who prematurely divides his kingdom between his daughters, leading to sibling rivalry, madness, and murder. This production features sets and costumes based on the original Globe Theater presentations of Shakespeare's own time, to produce one of the most authentic and clear versions of this great play ever filmed.A adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. The aging Lear, King of Britain, decides to divide his kingdom between his daughters based on how they show their love for him.



























