Great Hamlets, The

Alternative title: To Be Hamlet
Synopsis: Trevor Nunn, Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company, interviews actors about their interpretations of Hamlet. Program 1 (55 mins) investigates major scenes through actor commentary and production excerpts. Nunn then interviews each actor about the source of their interpretation. Part 2 (56 mins) discusses the psychological dynamics of Hamlet, the oedipul conflict and Hamlet’s madness, feigned or real.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain; United States
Medium: Video
Technical information: Colour / Sound
Year of release: 1985
Notes: Available from Films for the Humanities on VHS or DVD within the USA and Canada only.
Subjects: Drama
Keywords: acting; Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Hamlet (character)

Director

Derek Bailey

Producer

Joseph Wisby

Contributor

Trevor Nunn

Cast

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