The King

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About

The King is a biographical drama film that was released in 2019. Directed by David Michôd, the movie is loosely based on Shakespeare's plays "Henry IV, Part 1," "Henry IV, Part 2," and "Henry V." It tells the story of King Henry V of England, played by Timothée Chalamet, as he reluctantly ascends to the throne and navigates through politics, warfare, and personal choices. In the film, King Henry V is initially portrayed as an immature and rebellious prince who is thrust into the role of king after the death of his tyrannical father. He faces pressure from his advisors and tough decisions regarding war with France. As he grows into his role as king, Henry faces internal conflicts, challenges his closest advisors' loyalty, and ultimately leads his army into one of the most famous battles in history, the Battle of Agincourt.

Making / Production

The King was produced by Plan B Entertainment and released by Netflix. The film was shot entirely in the United Kingdom, utilizing various historic locations to create authentic medieval settings. Director David Michôd worked closely with the production team to ensure historical accuracy in terms of costume design, set decoration, and overall atmosphere.

Actors

• Timothée Chalamet as King Henry V: Chalamet delivers a remarkable performance, capturing the complex and evolving character of King Henry V.
• Joel Edgerton as John Falstaff: Edgerton portrays Falstaff, a close advisor and mentor to the young king.
• Robert Pattinson as The Dauphin: Pattinson plays the arrogant and flamboyant Dauphin of France, who becomes one of Henry's primary rivals.
• Ben Mendelsohn as King Henry IV: Mendelsohn portrays Henry IV, the father of King Henry V, whose death sets the events of the film in motion.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The King marks the second collaboration between Timothée Chalamet and director David Michôd, following their work together on the film "The King."
• The battle scenes in the film were meticulously choreographed and filmed, adding to the realism and intensity of the story.
• The King received critical acclaim for its performances, direction, and production design.

Awards

The King received several nominations and accolades at various award ceremonies, including nominations for Timothée Chalamet's performance as King Henry V.

Quotes

• "Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown." - King Henry IV
• "I have to be a king." - King Henry V
• "Some things you have to learn to navigate around, while...you deal with them." - John Falstaff

Music

The musical score for The King was composed by Nicholas Britell, known for his work on films like "Moonlight" and "If Beale Street Could Talk." The score captures the epic and emotional journey of King Henry V and adds depth to the film's storytelling.

Soundtrack

• "Hal" - Performed by Hania Rani
• "Agincourt Song" - Performed by Timothée Chalamet and the cast
• "Winter" - Composed by Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Concerto Italiano