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The purpose of this report is to compare and contrast two movies made about Hamlet. I will present and discuss different aspects of the version directed by Kenneth Branagh to that of Franco Zefirelli. During this paper you will be presented with my opinions in reference to determining which version of Hamlet best reflects the original text by Shakespeare. I will end this paper with my belief and explanation of which movie is true to the original play.

To play one of Shakespeare’s most complex roles successfully on stage or on screen has been the aspiration of many actors. William Shakespeare’s Hamlet has been the focus on various accounts throughout the 20th Century, each actor attempting to bring something unique and unmarked to the focal character. Franco Zeffirelli and Kenneth Branagh, both film directors, introduce varying levels of success on the screen through downright differences in ways of translation and original ideas. Zeffirelli’s much shorter interpretation of the film is able to convey the importance of Hamlet as a masterwork by using modern approaches to film but still capturing the traditional work behind Shakespeare’s well-known play.

This was a fun play. The opening was a little cumbersome to get through with the quick, back and forth dialogue. The use of outside entities to push the story along versus having two famous people argue was entertaining. After reading a little history about this location, it was also neat to tie actual people, places and events together. The biggest surprise was the use of another historical figure, Elvis to interject into this play.

The case of Becket and The Lion in Winter is a unique one within cinema. Even though they are technically not made by the same people, these two films share many characters, including the lead played by Peter O’Toole. They both draw on the history behind Henry II and yet differ from both the actual history and each other. But why did these films make changes, and what do they say about both the craft of film and the time that they came from? By examining the characters’ portrayals and the differences within, one sees that the historical accuracy provides a basis for the films to branch off into stronger narratives and cultural reflection.

Kenneth Branagh successfully adapts Shakespeare’s Hamlet into a modern film. His version of the tragedy allows enthusiasts to experience Shakespeare as a movie. Branagh’s use of an unabridged script and flashback scenes provide the complete story of Hamlet. The variety of camera shots highlight Hamlet’s intense dialogue and soliloquies. Patrick Doyle’s original score emphasizes action, suspense, and drama. Therefore, through his screenplay, cinematography, and score, Branagh caters to Shakespeare enthusiasts interested in seeing Hamlet on the big screen.

Shakespeare's classic play Macbeth has been presented to various audiences in a various amount of ways. Plot may be changed minutely, setting could vary, and different themes could predominate. In “Great Performances: Macbeth”, Rupert Goold the director presents the original Macbeth in a unique yet accurate way. Goold instills his own directorial taste in this production, while maintaining Shakespeare's playwright intentions throughout the story through setting, mood, and characterization.

I was very pleased with the narrative, I chose a relatively innovative way of showing this as it was telling the story in a more abstract way, which is a change from how I usually work. It was interesting to start experimenting with different media outside of workshops.

His original suit, coloured blue and black, portrayed how he was independent and had authority, his new suit depicts that he has now taken on a role of leadership of his family and also shows the love and unity between him and his family. Colour, lighting and background imagery are also used to create flow and they direct the viewer’s eye to certain areas of composition. These effects are constantly used in the forest scenes.

William Shakespeare’s play called, “Hamlet” has been performed on stage numerous times and adapted into many films over time. Some actors and directors capture the true essence of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, while others prefer to make parody films of Hamlet by poking fun at Hamlet’s family, friends and even himself. Although, there are many film adaptions of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, what’s unique about the different film versions of Hamlet is the unique alterations directors and actors make in each film adaption of Hamlet, although given the same play. Three main versions of Hamlet, the classic, staring and directed by Laurence Olivier, the 1990 version starring Mel Gibson and directed by Franco Zeffirelli and the unforgettable 1996 version

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The first section is a representation of when the meeting of Collin and Nancy occurred in the diary. I choose to represent this by scattering around music notes on all sides since it was sort of like a rock concert .The uneven colorful patches all around them stands for the commotion and mix up after the rednecks came in . This is one of the factors that cause her to have an asthma attack and he calms her down and grabs her tightly . I drew her with her hand on him to show her being calmed down. He makes her feel safe , this is why I drew them close .As her aunt does not come to pick her up ,she sobs and he again comforts her closely . The bright color represents her enthusiasm for meeting such an interesting guy to talk to . Almost like a ‘’ brother’’. This scene is important because it is the start of her so thought love which leads to her tragedy .It also shows how he portrays a fake image

In the opening scenes, the viewer is exposed to a stadium filled with people and two men preparing a microphone for the Duke of York to make his speech on behalf of King George the V to 58 countries. The colours illustrated ranged from light greys to a slate blue, both to capture the emotion of dreariness and add a somber undertone, adding to the dilapidation of England during the Great Depression. Considering this the radical changes in the setting around King George the IV occur in the middle of the film before the war is waged against Germany. The background characters and the landscape remained drab for the remainder of the film so you can both focus on the characters rather than the backgrounds and to show change isn't immediate.

Of course, it is important to note that color contributed largely to the framing as well. According to Huczek, “The two timeframes presented in the movie, the 60’s, and the 30’s are lit differently and the production design choices differ as well. For the 30’s, we have more reds/pinks color cast in the over image and a bit harsher light. For the 60’s part, the image looks warmer and tinted towards yellows and oranges” (Huczek, par. 2). The color can function as a commentary on the time period, as well as the shift from before and after the war. The color along with the aspect ratios can also suggest a commentary on war itself and the destruction and ruin it causes. As a viewer, you may notice how lifeless the hotel looks after the war. One of the reasons it was important to focus on the framing and the aspect ratios is because it truly makes the film is profound and beautiful like a work of literature. According to Haglund and Harris, “…the three-tiered presentation also reflects the multiple narrative ‘lenses’ through which the movie moves: from a finished book to the book’s author to the person who told the story to the author in the first place” (Haglund and Harris, par. 10).The storytelling is magnificent not just because it’s a great screenplay, but because of the attention to detail within each shot and frame in the film. The entire film was thoughtfully crafted and Wes

The choice of using movements and lighting rather than words to tell the story was a bold, but successful choice. This makes the viewer’s requirement to be attentive during the show higher than your average performance. With the story focusing around the revenge felt and the many acts of murder, it is key to focus on emotions and what the actors physically portray. This choice of using no dialogue adds depth and

Countless similarities are displayed between plays and their modern-day adaptations ranging from major influences, such as setting to finer details like character traits. Nevertheless, being that they are adaptations, stark differences from the original can be discovered. The star-crossed lovers of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, a drama by William Shakespeare, and West Side Story are equally affected by their friends and others close to them, but are influenced in starkly dissimilar ways.