Kral Ubu

– A cruel picture of the ways in which human beings acquire power and then cling to it. The story of F..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 28 Minutes
Release Year:
1996
Original Name:
Král Ubu
Kral Ubu (1996) - Also known as Král Ubu

A cruel picture of the ways in which human beings acquire power and then cling to it. The story of Father Ubu, an idiot who climbs over the bodies of the dead to his royal post, is presented with a touch of the grotesque where naive comic elements meet black humor. Using a human touch, the film- makers were able to transform the original into a film aimed at a contemporary audience while remaining faithful to the vision of Father Ubu and Mother Ubu venturing everything in their efforts to seize power and mammon.

Producing Country:
Genre:
Release Date:

03 Oct 1996

Language:

Czech

Director:

F.A. Brabec

Writer:

F.A. Brabec, Alfred Jarry (play), Milos Macourek

Main Actors:

Marián Labuda, Lucie Bílá, Karel Roden, Ivan Zachariás

Plot:

Cinematographer F.A. Brabec's directorial debut adapts Alfred Jarry's absurd drama in a manner emphasizing artistic stylization. With the help of a legendary screenwriter Milos Macourek and popular stars (singer Lucie Bílá, and comedians Marián Labuda and Bolek Polívka), the director managed an impressive rendering of the original work which highlights the ludicrousness of the utter victory of the churlish sovereign.

Awards:

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10