El Rey
1960 · 0h 12m
This sounds like a darkly absurdist parable about power and jealousy—the kind of stripped-down, symbolic story that either hits you hard or falls flat. Without knowing the director or genre, the premise alone is intriguing enough to justify a shot if you're in the mood for something unconventional and offbeat.
Plot
A man finds a metal ring in a pile of scrap metal that matches the size of his head to crown himself king of the place. An unwelcome beggar arrives and finds another, shiny, and more royal crown. The "king" observes it and is envious of the symbol; he cannot allow anyone to try to take his place. He attempts to seize it, and they fight to the death. The "king," triumphant, keeps the crown.
Director: José Luis Pomarón
Cast: Manuel Rotellar, Andrés Calvo, Manuel Sampietro, Alfonso Marco