King John
Based on Shakespeare's play, Act V, Scene vii: King John is in torment, and his supporters fear that his end is near. As he writhes in agony, he is attended by Prince Henry, the Earl of Pembroke, and Robert Bigot. Prince Henry tries repeatedly to comfort his delirious father, but to no avail - John's pain is too great.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1899 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Walter Pfeffer Dando |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.9/10 (25 votes) |
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The film constructs its drama through an intense focus on the king's physical torment, relying on close framing and a static composition to explore the raw vulnerability of a dying ruler.
What lingers after viewing is a stark, almost clinical portrait of mortal suffering, where regal authority dissolves into helpless agony. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Walter Pfeffer Dando
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In a quiet room, as a stark historical fragment.
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