Shakespeare: The Hidden Truth

Alternative title

Shakespeares Skulte Sannhet

Synopsis

Documentary about the organist Peter Amundsen who believes that he can prove that Francis Bacon wrote the plays and sonnets attributed to Shakespeare. The story is told by actor and academic Robert Crumpton who us a staunch Stratfordian. Crumpton travels to Norway to confront Amundsen. In their travels around Britain in search of the truth they strike up an unlikely friendship and are forced to accept each other’s scholarship.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain; Norway

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

2012

Availability

No archive copy or distributor known (3/2013)

Notes

In Norwegian and English with English subtitles.

Subjects

Drama; Shakespeare

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616); Authorship

Credits

Director

Jørgen Friberg

Producer

Kjell Eriksen

Cinematographer

Svend Even Hærra

Writer

Jørgen Friberg

Contributor

Petter Amundsen; Robert Crumpton

Production Company

Name

AS Videomaker