Hamlet (1996)

Synopsis: 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.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1996
Year of production: 1996
Notes: The video version is an edited version of the original film, but the DVD version is complete. The DVD released in 2007 includes an introduction by by Branagh and commentary by Professor Russell Jackson. Also included the featurette TO BE ON CAMERA: A HISTORY WITH HAMLET’, the 1996 Cannes Film Festival promo, and trailers from several Shakespeare films.
Documentation: Reviewed by Leslie Felperin in ‘Sight and Sound’ (2/97), p 46
2001 VHS version reviewed in Viewfinder 46
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: drama in English; film adaptations; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)
Related items: Hamlet: To Cut Ot Not to Cut?; Readiness is All: The Filming of Hamlet, The

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Kenneth Branagh

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