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Ubu Roi

1965

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
September 20, 1965
Original language
French
Spoken languages
French
Countries
France
Cinematography
Lucien Billard
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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