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Discovering Hamlet
(DVD, Notes, Video)
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Copies
| Location | Format | Call Number | Copy Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement | Notes, Video | 792.92 H1809 | notes | On Shelf |
| Movie (Informational) - North Wing Basement | DVD | 792.92 H1809 | #1-2 | On Shelf |
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Format
DVD, Notes, Video
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 215 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 booklet (9 pages).
Language
English
UPC
054961853298
Notes
General Note
Notes available for checkout.
General Note
"As seen on PBS."
General Note
Originally produced for television in 1990.
General Note
Special features of this DVD: exclusive interview with Derek Jacobi ; bonus disc with behind-the-scenes footage, cast and crew interviews, and extended production interview with Jacobi ; 12-page viewer's guide with an introduction by director Mark Olshaker, a history of the Renaissance Theatre Company, critical reactions to the production, and an article on Hamlet's textual challenges ; Hamlets Through the Ages profiles ; cast biographies ; Patrick Stewart biography ; and photo gallery.
Creation/Production Credits
Cinematographers, Mike Fox, George Rosenberg ; editor, Sam Green ; narrator, Patrick Stewart.
Participants/Performers
Cast: Kenneth Branagh, Richard Easton, Dearbhla Molloy, Edward Jewesbury, Richard Clifford, Sophie Thompson, Jay Villiers, David Parfitt, Jimmy Yuill ; stage director, Derek Jacobi ; narrator, Patrick Stewart.
Description
Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh star in this absorbing documentary, which follows the Renaissance Theatre Company's production of Hamlet from first read-throughs to opening night. Narrated by Patrick Stewart. Chronicles Derek Jacobi's directorial dispute and Kenneth Branagh's first professional appearance as the Danish prince.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.
Language
English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Olshaker, M., Jacobi, D., Branagh, K., Easton, R., Molloy, D., Jewesbury, E., Clifford, R., Thompson, S., Villiers, J., Parfitt, D., Yuill, J., & Stewart, P. (2010). Discovering Hamlet . Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Olshaker et al.. 2010. Discovering Hamlet. Athena.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Mark Olshaker et al.. Discovering Hamlet Athena, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Olshaker, Mark, et al. Discovering Hamlet Athena, 2010.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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