The Tragedy of Hamlet

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Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast .

Peter Brook presents a new interpretation of the classic in a setting is vaguely eastern rather than Scandinavian, with a multi-ethnic cast. The king, queen and prince of Denmark are dark skinned. Horatio is Caucasian. Ophelia and Laertes are Indian. The Player King is Oriental.—Ulf Kjell Gür

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Keywords
  • character name in title
  • tragedy
  • based on play
  • filmed play
  • shakespeare's hamlet
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Mar 21, 2002
Countries of origin Japan United Kingdom France
Language English Japanese
Filming locations Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord - 37 bis, Boulevard de la Chapelle, Paris 18, Paris, France
Production companies British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) ARTE NHK

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Runtime 2h 14m
Color Color
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