Shakespeare in Performance: Film
Hamlet (1990, Franco Zeffirelli)
| Title | Hamlet |
|---|---|
| Year | 1990 |
| Release Locations | USA |
| Director | Franco Zeffirelli |
| Medium | Color video |
| Length | 2 hrs, 15 mins |
| Play Connections | Hamlet (interpretation) |
Description
This is a highly compressed treatment of the play, which endeavors to present as much of the text as possible, but short enough to keep the attention of the cineplex-going audience. The result is perhaps the fastest paced and most drastically rearranged Hamlet on film (Jeanne Cooper of The Washington Post referred to it as "Master Pieces Theatre", January 18, 1991). Set in a dark and stormy medieval castle, the visuals are characterized by tight, close shots, and a pervading sense of claustophobia and dampness.
Description by Tanya Gough. Cited by permission. — Added 2008-11-14
Cast Overview
Production Team and Crew Overview
Production information courtesy of: Tanya Gough