King Lear: An Alexander Barnett Film

SHAKESPEARE'S KING LEAR - A NEW FILM

Poster for King Lear

Lear banishes Kent: Alexander Barnett, Peter Holdway (Kent)

Cordelia (Alexander Cohler) pleads for understanding

Edmund plots: Jim Zidar (Gloucester), Jared Doreck (Edmund)

Fool (Aaron Strand) teases Lear

"I know his heart." Goneril (Leah Filley), Steve Lebens

"I did her wrong." Alexander Barnett

"Fly, Brother." Edmund (Jared Doreck), Edgar (Eric Michael Smith)

Lear finds Kent stocked: Alexander Barnett, Aaron Strand, Brett Lawlor (First Knight), Peter Holdway

"I gave you all." Alexander Barnett, Leah Filley

REVIEW EXCERPTS

" a muscularity of language and overwhelming emotionalism that is uncommon in Lear films".

Kurt Daw PlayShakespeare.com

"...as a student and admirer of Shakespeare will I go back over this multiple times, paying close attention to the performance of individual characters? Absolutely. I already have".

Duane Morin Shakespeare Geek

Why would anyone question Shakespeare's relevance?

Trailer for King Lear

The official website for the new American film version of William Shakespeare's King Lear.

The film, helmed by award-winning director Alexander Barnett, was released in the US, UK, Europe, Hong Kong, China (China Mobile Indie) and in libraries throughout the United States and Canada. The 15 episode version of the film is also available worldwide. Please visit the FaceBook and the IMDb page.

For a look at stills and behind the scenes footage go here and here.

Watch Ep 14 Act 4, Sc 7 for free.

As a non-profit film, we are very grateful for your contribution. All donations are tax deductible to the extent provided by law. Documentation provided upon request.

"Blow Winds" Alexander Barnett

Lear defies the storm: Peter Holdway, Alexander Barnett

Searching for Lear: Alexander Barnett, Peter Holdway, Aaron Strand

Alexander Barnett and Eric Michael Smith

Beggar (Philip Fletcher)

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