King Ubu

Primitive, cowardly, greedy and fame seeking father Ubu, persuaded by his wife, mother Ubu, kills the honorable king Wenceslas and his family. This makes Ubu king of Poland. In the beginning he is popular and showers his subjects with gold coins. But, later on he brings on himself peoples rage when he decides to kill all the noblemen and officials and introduces unreasonable taxes. Russian czar Aleksey starts a military campaign against the bloody despot Ibi. After a defeat, Ubu and his wife escape to France.

Release Date

January 1, 1973

Status

Released

Original Title

Kralj Ibi

Runtime

1h 37min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Serbo-Croatian

Production Companies

Radiotelevizija Beograd