In Kings of War, director Ivo van Hove focuses on political leadership. The original texts were retranslated by Rob Klinkenberg and then thoroughly adapted: the Hundred Years' War between England and France, and the Rose Wars between the houses of Lancaster and York for the English throne, which are emphatically present as a historical context in the original pieces, were referred to the background in the adaptation in order to accommodate a varied portrait of successive kings. As leaders in times of political instability and war, they show remarkable affinities with world leaders today.
Released: Jan 22, 2021
Runtime: 270 minutes
Stars: Ramsey Nasr, Eelco Smits, Hans Kesting, Hugo Koolschijn, Aus Greidanus Jr., Alwin Pulinckx
Crew: Ivo van Hove (Director), Rob Klinkenberg (Translator), Peter van Kraaij (Adaptation), Eric Sleichim (Sound), Jan Versweyveld (Lighting Design), Bart Van den Eynde (Adaptation)