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The Guinness Book of Records lists 410 feature-length film and TV versions of William Shakespeare ' s plays, making Shakespeare the most filmed author ever in any language. As of November 2023, the Internet Movie Database lists Shakespeare as having writing credit on 1,800 films, including those under production but not yet released.
The RSC puts a modern spin on Shakespeare's Hamlet in this filmed-for-television version of their stage production. The Prince of Denmark seeks vengeance after his father is murdered and his mother marries the murderer.
Jul 28, 2022 · Here we’ve put together a list of the five best movies about the life of William Shakespeare: All is True. Exploring the human story behind a dark and little known period in the life of William Shakespeare, this 2019 movie is directed by Kenneth Branagh (Henry V) and written by Upstart Crow creator Ben Elton.
Dec 5, 2019 · Of all the movie adaptations of William Shakespeare's work — from Brando to Branagh to Denzel — these are the very best Shakespeare movies.
Jan 15, 2022 · There have been countless big-screen adaptations of William Shakespeare's work. Below, Insider ranks the best modern Shakespeare adaptations in ascending order.
Nov 1, 1996 · Romeo + Juliet: Directed by Baz Luhrmann. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau. Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue.
Apr 4, 2023 · Each of these movies based on Shakespeare’s works brings something new and unseen to the surface, or, rather, the screen, so it is safe to say that one can never get bored watching movies adapted from Shakespeare.
