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  1. The Tempest is a 2010 American fantasy comedy-drama film based on the 1611 play of the same name by William Shakespeare. In this version, the gender of the main character, Prospero, is changed from male to female; the role was played by Helen Mirren.

  2. Jan 7, 2011 · The Tempest: Directed by Julie Taymor. With Felicity Jones, Jude Akuwudike, Reeve Carney, David Strathairn. Shakespeare's epic play is translated from page to screen, with the gender of the main character, Prospero, changed from male to female.

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    • Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
    • Julie Taymor
    • 2011-01-07
  3. Dec 15, 2010 · Ebert criticizes Taymor's film adaptation of Shakespeare's play for being too loud and defiant, and not capturing its tone or meaning. He praises Helen Mirren as Prospera, but finds the rest of the cast and the special effects overwhelming.

  4. Jun 14, 2012 · The Tempest: Directed by Des McAnuff. With Christopher Plummer, Geraint Wyn Davies, John Vickery, Dion Johnstone. Exiled Prospero lives on a desolate island with his daughter, Miranda.

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    • Drama
    • Des McAnuff
    • 2012-06-14
  5. Dec 10, 2010 · The Tempest. Directed by Julie Taymor. Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance. PG-13. 1h 50m. By A.O. Scott. Dec. 9, 2010. Messing around with Shakespeare is the bedeviling vice of directors....

  6. A shipwreck casts members of a royal court ashore on a mysterious island.

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    • Julie Taymor
    • PG-13
    • Helen Mirren
  7. Dec 10, 2010 · Overview. An adaptation of the play by William Shakespeare. Prospera (a female version of Shakespeare's Prospero) is the usurped ruler of Milan who has been banished to a mysterious island with her daughter. Using her magical powers, she draws her enemies to the island to exact her revenge. Julie Taymor. Director, Screenplay. Full Cast & Crew.