Hamlet_x

Synopsis: A multimedia film project directed by Herbert Fritsch based on Hamlet. According to the director’s own synopsis of this rather rhizomatic undertaking, the playtext was initially divided into 111 basic scenes which were converted into short film sequences. These in turn inspired 111 portraits of and interviews with figures the director imagines would populate Hamlet’s environment in our time, such as Claudius’ financial advisor or Gertude’s gynaecologist. These film ‘splinters’ take on various forms: some are animated, some are designed as advertisments, trailers, documentaries, etc. The impressive cast list includes not only well-known German actors and actresses such as Anna Thalbach and Rufus Beck but also theatre and film actor/directors such as Leander Haußman and Christoph Schlingensief.
Language: German (Standard)
Country: Germany
Medium: Film
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of release: 2003
Duration: 221 mins

Director

Herbert Fritsch

Cinematographer

Detlev Schneider

Writer

Herbert Fritsch

Music

Sir Henry

Cast

Notes: In German with English subtitles. Some film sequences are in black and white. Available on DVD (3 discs, each 70-80 min.). A trailer for each disc may be viewed at http://www.hamlet-x.de

The cast listed here is for the entire DVD set but is incomplete.
General: The website features a selection of interactive animations and games as well as a chatroom.
History: First released on 21 June 2003

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