Summaries

Documentary series looking at the creative, financial and technological aspects involved in making a contemporary film version of William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

This documentary, aired as a TV series, details the creation of Channel 4's updated version of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Including interviews with the director and cast, comparisons with previous adaptations of the Bard's works, and behind-the-scenes looks at the making of this TV movie, which intertwines classic literature with the modern-day issues of interracial romance and the plight of asylum-seekers in Europe.—Jean-Marc Rocher <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • reference to william shakespeare
  • comedy filmmaking
  • drama filmmaking
  • romance filmmaking
  • reference to shakespeare's twelfth night
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Oct 2, 2003
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites channel 4
Language English
Production companies Projector Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 30m
Color Color
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