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Ubu roi /

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In this play, Ubu deposes the king of Poland in order to claim the throne. Satire of middle-class tendencies to abuse authority and become irresponsibly complacent.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jarry, Alfred, 1873-1907
Corporate Authors: Open University, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Kafno, Paul, Pleasence, Donald, Bruce, Brenda, Cunningham, Neil
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [1999]
Subjects:
Ubu (Fictitious character) > Drama.
Jarry, Alfred, > 1873-1907 > Film adaptations.
French drama > 19th century.
French drama > Translations into English.
Description
Summary:In this play, Ubu deposes the king of Poland in order to claim the throne. Satire of middle-class tendencies to abuse authority and become irresponsibly complacent.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1976.
Package copyright date on container: 2004.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 DVD-video (50 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Production Credits:Lighting, John Fane ; music, Dudley Simpson.