King Lear(1975)

King Lear is a tragedy that follows an aging monarch who divides his kingdom among his daughters based on their flattery. When his youngest daughter Cordelia refuses to grovel for his favor, Lear banishes her and grants power to Goneril and Regan, who harbor no genuine affection for him. The sisters scheme to strip him of his remaining authority, driving him toward madness. A parallel tragedy unfolds with Lear's loyal courtier Gloucester, who is deceived into favoring his illegitimate son Edmund while rejecting his honest heir Edgar. Both fathers face ruin through their own misjudgment and the treachery of those they trust, spiraling into despair and violence. Shakespeare's masterpiece explores themes of pride, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of unchecked power.