Discovering Hamlet - Kenneth Branagh - First Stage Performance 1990 - Excerpts - Interviews Subs 4K

Описание: Shakespeare Network Educational Programme - SN ARCHIVES - Kenneth Branagh's significant engagement with William Shakespeare's Hamlet is highlighted by his 1990 stage performance, marking his first time playing the role, and his 1996 film adaptation. Both interpretations showcased Branagh's characteristic approach, combining accessibility and emotional depth. The 1990 stage production, a Renaissance Theatre Company presentation, featured Branagh as the Prince, directed by Derek Jacobi. Branagh’s Hamlet was notable for its energetic portrayal, balancing introspection with bursts of action. Critics observed his ability to convey Hamlet's intellect alongside a volatile temperament. This intimate staging of Elsinore often underscored the domestic and political pressures on Hamlet, presenting a psychologically complex character rather than a purely melancholic one. This performance established a foundation for a Hamlet that valued emotional immediacy and theatrical vigour.

This stage interpretation served as a direct precursor to Branagh’s ambitious 1996 cinematic version. As the first unabridged screen adaptation of the play, the film was distinguished by its detailed production design, expansive scope, and a notable international cast. Branagh, again playing Hamlet, directed the film, leveraging the cinematic medium to create a detailed Elsinore that amplified the play's themes of surveillance and entrapment. His film portrayal maintained the emotional intensity seen on stage, further exploring Hamlet's psyche through close-ups and dynamic camera work. The film was recognized for its fidelity to Shakespeare’s text and its energetic direction, providing a comprehensive experience of the play and reinforcing Branagh's dedication to making Shakespeare's works vibrant and clear.

Discovering Hamlet - Patrick Stewart Narrator (voice)

Cast List - Hamlet (Renaissance Theatre Company, 1990 Stage Production)
Hamlet: Kenneth Branagh
Claudius: Richard Easton
Gertrude: Dearbhla Molloy
Ophelia: Sophie Thompson
Polonius: Edward Jewesbury
Laertes: Jay Villiers
Horatio: Richard Clifford
Rosencrantz: David Parfitt
Guildenstern: Jimmy Yuill
Ghost: David Lloyd Meredith
Barnardo: Shaun Prendergast
Francisco: Patrick Doyle
1st Player: Shaun Prendergast
Court Lady: Samantha Bond
Fortinbras: James Larkin
Gravedigger: David Lloyd Meredith
Marcellus: Jimmy Yuill
Norwegian Captain: Shaun Prendergast
Osric: Patrick Doyle
Player: Jay Villiers
Player King: James Larkin
Player Queen: Tam Hoskyns
Priest: David Parfitt
Reynaldo: Shaun Prendergast
Sailor: Shaun Prendergast
Voltemand: James Larkin

Subtitles "YouTube Translator": En, Fr, De, It, Es, El, Pt, He, Ja, Zh, Hi

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Adapted by Maximianno Cobra, from Shakespeare's "Timon of Athens", the film exposes the timeless challenge of social hypocrisy, disillusion and annihilation against the poetics of friendship, love, and beauty.

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