Richard III

The story is set in a reimagined late-1930s England, a pre-war era of intense political tension and societal change. The period provide a backdrop where royal ambition collides with constitutional limits and public perception. Events unfold amid shadow governments, conspiratorial plots, and rapid shifts of authority.

The film unfolds in a fictitious late-1930s England, blending royal drama with contemporary political tension. Much of the action shifts between London’s political corridors and the ruined Battersea Power Station, a stark backdrop for the collapse of order. The setting merges monarchy, government machinations, and an impending sense of upheaval into a modern political thriller.

👑 Power and Ambition

Richard's single-minded pursuit of the crown drives every move, revealing how ambition can corrupt institutions and blur moral lines. The film tracks his ascent from Regent to king, using manipulation and calculated violence to shape events. The theme examines how the lust for power reshapes loyalties and justifies ruthless acts.

🗡️ Betrayal and Deceit

The narrative relies on calculated betrayals, false charges, and staged reversals to dismantle rivals. Richard engineers murders and uses public scandals to fragment opposition and control the narrative. Deceit is a currency that determines who can claim legitimacy and who must fall.

⚔️ Civil War and Instability

The story depicts a country torn by rival factions and a fragile monarchy under siege. Alliances shift as the Lancastrians gain ground, and a key battle occurs at a symbolically ruined site, highlighting the fragility of rule under threat. The final confrontation tests loyalty, courage, and the very idea of rightful succession.