The plot of the paintings is based on several plays of William Shakespeare and talks about the life of Heinrich V (Shalama) from the Lancaster dynasty, which ruled England from 1413 to 1422. In the period of century war with France, Heinrich showed himself as a talented commander. He personally took part in battle and defeated the French army in the battle of Azenkur. According to the contract in True, concluded in 1420, Heinrich became the heir to the French king of Charles Vi insane and got the hand of his daughter Catherine. However, he had to continue the war with the Son Karl's agreement. Heinrich V died in August 1422.
Pattinson will play the heir to the French throne, Mendelssohu got the role of King Henry IV, and Depp will appear on the screen in the image of Princess Catherine. Edgeron will fulfill the role of Falstafa, a faithful friend and mentor Henry.
"King" will be shown at the Venetian Film Festival outside the contest. For Shalam, this film is one of the two possible participants of the premium season. Second - "Little Women" Greet Hervig. It was expected that his premiere would also be held in Venice, but he did not enter the list. Perhaps the picture will be added later. Another film will also be shown with Pattinson - "Waiting for Varvarov".
The "king" will be released on Netflix. The date of the premiere is still unknown.
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