Romeo And Juliet 1968 And 1996

Baz Luhrmann, a well known film director, adapted this love story to film in 1996, which is called Romeo and Juliet. William Shakespeare’s play Romeo and Juliet, is a tragedy about two young lovers who cannot be together because their families are enemies. Baz Luhrmann directed 'William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet' recounts the Romeo and Juliet story utilizing Shakespearean Language set as a modern day environment. Not all viewers would recognize the language of Shakespeare so the mise en scene and additionally the performers' developments are essential to ensure that the audience recognizes what is happening inside of the dialog. In this essay, I will talk about whether Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and Baz Luhrmann's film updates Shakespeare

The New World Encyclopedia includes a lengthy and extensive section on Romeo & Juliet with a copious amount of information or aspects pertaining to the play. In one part, it examines the film adaptations of Romeo & Juliet and discusses the thought process when trying to adapt Shakespeare’s works cinematically. The end of the fourth act being a major focus. This material will help further my understanding and argument of the sacrifices that need to be made to have Shakespearean plays effective on the big screen; especially for modern audiences.

William Shakespeare's 16th century tragedy, Romeo and Juliet obviously appeals to the context of the time in which it was produced. Hence it raises the question of how effective Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film is at appealing to a 20th century audience? Luhrmann’s form of displaying the original play as a film, is a significant modern appropriation, as the audience can physically see the play unfolding, identifying the films effectiveness. By drawing on the original themes of Violence, love and timing - and introducing numerous film techniques, Luhrmann's modern adaption of the play will prove itself highly effective. DONE

Romeo and Juliet is a timeless story about two ill-fated lovers. Originally written by, Shakespeare, this story has been adapted by different directors who all commonly try to add their own unique twist to it. Two of the most prevalent adaptations of Romeo and Juliet have been done by Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann, who have taken this love story to the big screen. Franco Zeffirelli’s movie, which was produced in 1968, is extremely authentic and stays true to Shakespeare's vision, whereas, Baz Luhrmann’s version produced in 1996, is contemporary and appeals more to younger audiences. There are various differences and a couple of similarities between Zeffirelli’s and Luhrmann’s movie versions such as the costumes, their interpretations of

The tragedy, “Romeo and Juliet” was originally a play created by William Shakespeare, one of many world famous plays by the same. This play has been converted into its intended style many times in the past, the earliest version in 1968 was directed by Franco Zeffirelli, the latest film in 1996 by Baz Luhrmann. The latter is quite modern and only occassionally uses the words of Shakespeare. On the contrary, the older version was very traditional, and almost completely stuck to the original script. In this essay, I will compare the modern day film to the traditional version of the tragic play, “Romeo and Juliet.

“The most filmed of all plays, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, with its universal themes… remains uniquely adaptable for any time period,” (Botnick, 2002). Directors Franco Zeffirelli (1968) and Baz Luhrman

In this essay I will compare and contrast “Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare. Romeo and Juliet is one of William Shakespeare’s most famous works. I will compare and contrast the 1968 film by Franco Zefferilli and 1996 Baz Luhrman’s film. It has been adapted into screenplays, and remade countless times. Baz Luhrman’s and William Shakespeare’s versions of Romeo and Juliet are similar in theme, but are different in setting, mood, and character personalities.

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most commemorated and referenced plays in the history of the world. Because it is so popular, many variations of the play exist. Since different ideas about the play have produced a multitude of different reenactments, lots of plays out there have many differences. Three of these versions, Two of which are movies made, one in 1968, the other in 1996, and the last is an actual play production on Broadway in 2014, have many differences and similarities. What we can interpret from these variations is that even though the words on the script may not change, with time, culture can alter the appearance and mood of the production.

Romeo and Juliet Romeo and juliet is a tragic play. The play is a crossed love teenage tragedy, although the movies bear some minor similarities the differences between the 1968 movie and the 1996 movie are striking through the time, music, and scenes/actors. The setting in the 1968 movie is very different from the 1996 movie. The setting in the 1968 movie is the sixteenth century.

An important element in any film is the story. Shakespeare, a renowned playwright, was a master at crafting story elements. His works have been represented in a variety of ways over the centuries. One such film manages to capture the original intentions of Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet. Thus, the 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet by Zeffirelli is the best film version of the play due to the fact it is more accurate to the words and intent of Shakespeare’s original writing.

Baz Lurhmann’s creation of the film Romeo and Juliet has shown that today’s audience can still understand and appreciate William Shakespeare. Typically, when a modern audience think of Shakespeare, they immediately think it will be boring, yet Lurhmann successfully rejuvenates Romeo and Juliet. In his film production he uses a number of different cinematic techniques, costumes and a formidably enjoyable soundtrack; yet changes not one word from Shakespeare’s original play, thus making it appeal to a modern audience.

Romeo and Juliet is a story of two starcrossed lovers’ tragedy, separated by the hatred between their two families. Many adaptations have been made for his world- renowned Shakespearean play, including Franco Zeffirelli's Romeo and Juliet made in 1968 and Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet” made in 1996. Zeffirelli’s version was made generally faithful to the play, while Baz Luhrmann’s version was set in the ‘future’. The Luhrmann’s version of Romeo and Juliet is a better representation of the play, Romeo and Juliet, because it not only shows the major aspects but also additionally includes some extra parts that are fitting and that are significant.

William Shakespeare, is the most famous playwright of the English language as he successfully conveys many universal themes, in his 16th century tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, appealing to the audience during the time which it was produced. Hence it raises the question of how effective would Baz Luhrmann's 1996 film be at appealing to a 20th century audience? Luhrmann’s form of displaying the original play as a film, is a significant modern appropriation, as the audience can physically see the play unfolding, identifying the films effectiveness. By drawing on the original themes of violence, love and timing and introducing numerous film techniques, Luhrmann's modern adaption of the play will prove itself highly effective.

Intro - Luhrmann’s 1996 film version original shakespearian play. Luhrmann uses the very popular key form of film to help make a modern appropriation of Romeo and Juliet as well as using many different film techniques such as diegetic and nondiegetic sound,camera angles and modernised settings to further modernise the key themes of love and violence and the characters of Benvolio and Tybalt.

The 1968 adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is beautiful because of the music, medieval architechture and landscape of Romeo. Overall, this positive intention has a negitive impact on me since the charcters were to inexperienced and emotionally imature. Therefore this movie with high potientcial is medicore.