The King Is Alive (2000)

Stranded in the African desert, eleven diverse individuals decide to stage Shakespeare's King Lear as a distraction from their harsh reality. The choice, however, unravels a gripping tale of survival, pushing the passengers to confront their own morality amidst nature's wrath. Directed with finesse, the film blends the stark reality of desert survival with the symbolic richness of Shakespearean drama, offering powerful performances from a cast that navigates the complexities of human nature in an extreme setting.