Man and Woman

Synopsis

Edited from Zeffirelli’s version of The Taming of the Shrew, the film explores the relationship between men and women as portrayed in literature. Orson Welles contrasts Shakespeare’s comic treatment with the darker view expressed by Ibsen, Edward Albee, Tennessee Williams and others.

Series

Great Themes of Literature

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Film

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Year of release

1974

Duration

33 mins

Credits

Contributor

Orson Welles

Additional Details

Production type

Documentary/Educational/News

Plays

Taming of the Shrew, The

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Related items

Taming of the Shrew, The

Notes

Documentation

Accompanying teaching notes.

Uses

Secondary and further education.

Production Company

Name

Learning Corporation of America

Distributor (Sale)

Name

Phoenix Learning Group

Email

customerservice@phoenixlearninggroup.com

Web

http://www.phoenixlearninggroup.com External site opens in new window

Phone

314-569-0211

Address

2439 Chaffeee Drive
Saint Louis
MO 63146-3306
USA