National Theatre Live: King Lear (2018)

Regarded as one of the most profound tragedies in literature, King Lear tells the story of two elderly fathers—Lear, a king, and Gloucester, his loyal courtier—who turn away from their devoted children. This tragic misjudgment ignites a fierce whirlwind of ambition and betrayal, leading to a brutal struggle for power that devastates both family and kingdom. As loyalty is tested and greed takes hold, the consequences of their actions spiral into chaos, revealing the dark depths of human nature and the tragic cost of their hubris.