Stranded in the heat of a barren African desert, eleven bus-passengers shelter in the remnants of an abandoned town. As rescue grows more remote by the day and anxiety deepens, an idea emerges: why not stage a play. However the choice of King Lear only manages to plunge this disparate group of travelers into turmoil as they struggle to overcome both nature's wrath and their own morality.
| Release Date | May 11, 2000 | |
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| Status | Released | |
| Original Title | The King Is Alive | |
| Runtime | 1h 50min | |
| Budget | — | |
| Revenue | — | |
| Language | English, French | |
| Original Language | English | |
| Production Countries | Denmark, Sweden, United States of America | |
| Production Companies | Zentropa EntertainmentsDRNewmarket Capital GroupGood MachineTV 2YLE | |