For Thy Love

Synopsis

Drawing on the stimulus from Hamlet FOR THY LOVE is an adaptation of Tom Stoppard’s Fifteen Minute Hamlet. The piece portrays a range of prominent characters from the original play, exploring the hidden connections and ties between them. The first half focuses on elements found in the equality of men and women in the tragic tale, presented through the eyes of Ophelia and Gertrude. The focus then shifts to the romanticised relationship between Hamlet and Ophelia.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video

Technical information

Colour / Sound

Recording date

2011

Duration

40 mins

Additional Details

Production type

Fiction Films

Plays

Hamlet

Subjects

Drama

Keywords

Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

Notes

Note: The video is available to staff and students of the University only. External scholars and researchers requiring access should contact the Project Archivist.

Archive

Name

University of Exeter Digital Archives

Web

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