Father Ubu, grotesque king and symbol of the tyranny of power in Ubu king, decides to become a slave to acquire real power.
This is the first sequel to "Ubu roi" (1965) directed by Averty. The second sequel "Ubu cocu ou l'archéoptéryx" (1981) and the third one "Ubu sur la butte" (1997) are still unavailable on video.
Director: Jean-Christophe Averty
Writers: Jean-Christophe Averty (screenplay), Alfred Jarry (play)
Stars: Benoît Allemane, Nicole Croisille, André Badin...