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Twelfth Night (1996 Film)

Director

Trevor Nunn

Producer

Stephen Evans; David Parfitt

An intelligent and meditative interpretation emphasising class distinctions and sexual confusion, which ‘has dated better than most...and which captures the shadowy magic of the play well’ (The Guardian...

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William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo + Juliet’ (1996 Film, Video)

aka: William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet

Director

Baz Luhrmann

Producer

Baz Luhrmann; Gabriella Martinelli

An adaptation of Romeo and Juliet radically interpreting the text, while preserving the verse. Set in a futuristic Verona, the film uses shock cuts, speeded-up trick motion, and a rock music score. Leonardo...

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Hamlet (1996 Film)

Director

Kenneth Branagh

Producer

David Barron

A film adaptation of Hamlet with Kenneth Branagh in the title role. Set in the 19th century with many stars giving cameo performances in minor roles. The film was shot on 65mm and released in 70mm.

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Coriolanus (1996 Video)

Director

Steven Berkoff

A production of the play set in fascist Italy. Filmed at the Tokyo Globe Theatre.

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Shakespeare Shorts 1 Video (1996 Video)

Series

English File

Television programmes for schools featuring television actors not usually associated with Shakespeare in scenes from five of the plays. They use contemporary settings, which aim to illustrate the relevance...

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Midsummer Night’s Dream, A (1996 Film)

Director

Adrian Noble

Producer

Paul Arnott

A film version based on the design and concept of Adrian Noble’s 1994 Royal Shakespeare Company production. Noble’s main invention is a new character, the boy who dreams the play.

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Macbeth (1996 Video)

Director

Jeremy Freeston

Producer

Shona Donaldson

A filmed low-budget production of Macbeth, set in 11th-century Scotland, with Jason Connery as Macbeth. Also contains a 30-minute behind-the-scenes documentary entitled THE MAKING OF MACBETH.

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Macbeth (1996 Multimedia)

Series

BBC Shakespeare on Cd-Rom

Producer

Michael Cohen

Contains the complete audio version of the play alongside the complete Alexander text, together with photographs taken from past performances. Includes 35 minutes of video from the 1983 BBC Television...

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Merchant of Venice, The (1996 Television, Video)

Director

Alan Horrox

Producer

Alan Horrox

Filmed partly on location in Venice, the specially commissioned production of The Merchant of Venice emphasises contemporary issues of capitalism, feminism, and racism in the form of anti-semitism. Bob Peck...

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Merchant of Venice, The (1996 Audio)

Director

Peter Kavanagh

The Merchant of Venice, adapted for radio, with Warren Mitchell as Shylock, Martin Jarvis as Antonio and Samuel West as Bassanio. Introduced by Richard Eyre.

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