Ubu Roi (1965)

Directed by Jean-Christophe Averty1h 35mComedy,TV Movie

Based on Alfredy Jarrry's 1896 play about a selfish, greedy, overweight man named Pere Ubu. The story follows Ubu on his journey to overthrow the current ruler and become King of Poland; Along the way he betrays many of his followers, taxes the civilians to an unreasonable degree and eventually slaughters everyone. By his the equally crude but somehow more likable Mere Ubu.

Year

1965

Country

Language

French

Release date

20 September 1965

TMDB

6.2 (7)

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