Royal Shakespeare Company: King Lear

In this cinematic adaptation of Shakespeare's epic masterpiece, King Lear, the legendary ruler relinquishes his throne, only to find himself cast adrift in a wilderness beset by turmoil, as he confronts the consequences of a life of power and misjudged relationships. With Antony Sher delivering a tour-de-force performance as the beleaguered monarch, this film brings the Bard's most iconic role to vivid, visceral life.