William Shakespeare has fascinated both actors and
audiences alike for over four hundred years.
From the Globe Theatre to modern stage, his plays have been interpreted
and performed in a multitude of ways. With
the invention of motion pictures, a greater license for adaptation and
innovation was taken. Through the media
of film, actors are able to fully engage one another as characters in the story
rather than fellow actors on a stage.
The audience was removed from the picture completely. These pages take a look at Shakespeare and
his influence on motion pictures in the last twenty-five years.
Kenneth Branagh:
Other interpretations:
Other interesting 'stuff':