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Discovering Hamlet (2011)

2011-11-01 · 45m · EN
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Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.

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Philip SavilleDirectorLyndy SavilleDirector, Writer

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Gregory DoranGregory DoranSelfJonathan MillerJonathan MillerSelfJohn NettlesJohn NettlesSelfTrevor NunnTrevor NunnSelfChristopher PlummerChristopher PlummerSelfMichael RadfordMichael RadfordSelfJohn SimmJohn SimmSelfDavid TennantDavid TennantSelfFranco ZeffirelliFranco ZeffirelliSelfKenneth BranaghKenneth BranaghHamlet (archive footage)Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierHamlet (archive footage)Mel GibsonMel GibsonHamlet (archive footage)

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Theater playShakespeare in modern dressShakespearean actorHamletShakespeareTheatre historyWilliam shakespeare

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityTheater Play · Shakespeare In Modern Dress · Shakespearean ActorPacingShortDirector preference705154 · 321088Actor preference1697537 · 334 · 1380Country preferenceGb

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Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.

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