Kenneth Branagh (1996) and Franco Zeffirelli (1990), bring forth two different analyses and versions of Shakespeare’s script. Though, they are similar in the storyline and the themes, conflicts, both editions represent intense and dramatic dissimilarities with creative ways of portraying many ideas. The most obvious differences were the setting including time period, how characters were portrayed in terms of both personality and social class and costumes. Franco Zeffirelli created a Shakespeare Hamlet
Interpretation of the Balcony Scene by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli of William Shakespreare's Romeo and Juliet “Romeo and Juliet” is a famous love story written by William Shakespeare. Two interpretations were made of this text into a film by the two directors, Baz Luhrmann (1996) and Franco Zeffirelli (1968). The films use different types of media to portray the characters and the overall context of Shakespeare’s play. I will be focusing on Act two Scene ii (the balcony scene) where
Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo and Juliet Sex, drugs, and violence are usually a potent combination, and only William Shakespeare could develop them into a masterful, poetic, and elegant story. In the play, "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," all these aspects of teenage life absorb the reader or watcher. It is understood that Hollywood would try to imitate this masterpiece on screen, and it has done so in two films: Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 "Romeo and Juliet" and Baz Luhrmann's
of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ display the values and attitudes of their contexts. Which is the better version? Justify your answer with references to the films and the plays. Answer: The two version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ that we watched were the 1968 Franco Zeffirelli version, staring Leonard Whiting, and Olivia Hussy, and the 1996 Baz Luhrmann version, staring Clair Danes, and Leonardo De Caprio. Within both of these versions the plot line is still the same, with Romeo meeting Juliet at her father’s party
Death and Conflict is a complicated theme throughout both Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann's drama. However, Act 5 scene 3 in both variations has become a debatable topic about the way Juliet reacts to when Romeo drinks the poison. And especially in Franco Zeffirelli when juliet commits suicide. Zeffirelli sets his play in the Renaissance Italy (14th century). However, Luhrmann's is set in modern Verona Beach. And because they were set in these locations , the costumes changes. In Luhrmann's
parents, torn by the conflict between their youthful cult of passion and the military traditions of their elders” (Tatspaugh 140). Zeffirelli once again set precedent in the presentation of a Shakespeare play, in his casting of young actors for the main roles; most importantly, the director did not shy away from the issue of Juliet's young age of fourteen. Zeffirelli himself once commented on his own decision, “In every scene I said, 'Don't forget she is fourteen. She's fourteen, and that holds the
ridiculous and was nothing as to with what was written. Once seeing Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet, my mind was blown because it was how I pictured it when reading the play. It was geared towards Shakespeare’s time with the props, clothes, and scenes that Zeffirelli had chosen to use. Even though these two films are about the same play, the ways the directors choose to film them make each one a unique film. Such as Zeffirelli uses a more realistic feel as to Luhrmann who uses a postmodern feel
Comparing The Opening Shots in Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli's Versions of Romeo and Juliet This essay will compare two versions of 'Romeo and Juliet' directed by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli. In order for me to comment on both versions of 'Romeo and Juliet' I will compare the opening shots, the way the main characters are introduced and the types of music and costumes used in each version. Baz Luhrmann's film takes place in contemporary America. The latest version of Romeo
first sight. Act II Scene II the balcony scene displays that romantic notion perfectly. “The most filmed of all plays, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, with its universal themes… remains uniquely adaptable for any time period,” (Botnick, 2002). Directors Franco Zeffirelli (1968) and Baz Luhrman (1996) provide examples of the plays adaption to suit the teenage generation of their time. Identifying the key elements of each version: the directors intentions, time/place, pace, symbols, language and human context is
Version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet “Romeo and Juliet” is a play by Shakespeare; the play has been made into films by many directors. The version of the film by Franco Zeffirelli was made in 1976 for general release. The one made by Baz Lurhman in 19997 was also for general release. The Zeffirelli version is a very old fashioned type film set in Verona, to make it look authentic the clothes worn by the characters are similar to the clothes in Shakespeare’s time and so is the
tragedy which sculptures the ideas of drama and tension through out the play to movie adaption and the written play itself. The play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a stronger representation of the story than the movie version by Franco Zeffirelli because it does not overwhelm the audience with passionate affection and highlights every expositions that are not exposed in the plot during the film. The film and the play, offer a few similarities which the play is an original piece and
one of the most studied fictional pieces in history. It has become the very pinnacle of literature, and despite the commonality of the play there are many renditions that offer a different artistic interpretation. One rendition, in particular is Franco Zeffirelli’s 1990 film translation starring Mel Gibson as Hamlet. Shakespeare’s original Hamlet follows the heartening life of young Hamlet in which he is often portrayed as a whiney young man that spends his time moping around the castle teetering
Two directors, (Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann), alike in dignity, forge a motion picture of splendid taste. One ancient view of love to one modern, from Shakespearean play it is based. From forth these remarkable lines, they say, is the moment true love is on display. The two star-crossed lovers make their haste, to say the words that in public disgrace. But, both these directors have their own view, on what they want love to mean to just you. Comparing, contrasting, how they differ, these films
Comparing the Luhrmann and Zeffirelli Versions of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is a play by Shakespeare written in the sixteen century. It is a play of passion, lover and anger. Both the Luhrmann and the Zeffirelli versions of the Shakespearian play, “Romeo and Juliet”, have common scenes. The following essay will compare and contrast one particular scene that from both the movies. It will juxtapose many different
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare The first scene of the two film versions of Romeo and Juliet directed by Baz Luhrmann and Franco Zeffirelli is a very unusual and interesting interpretation of the 16th century play, written by the famous playwright William Shakespeare. Both Luhrmann and Zeffirelli capture the love and tragedy story in different ways. Baz Luhrmann very cleverly manages to weave the past into the present by setting the movie in Shakespearean language and yet giving
This paper will compare the differences between Franco Zefferilli’s version and Baz Luhrmann’s version of Romeo and Juliet. The story of Romeo and Juliet is about two powerful households in Verona Italy; these households have had a grudge with each other for many years. During their fighting some how the son of the Montegues and the daughter of the Capulets fall in love with each other, and the family doesn’t like it at all. In 1968 Franco Zeffirelli released his version of Romeo and Juliet, and in
of liberated women. On the contrary, Taming of the Shrew is an ideal film to update to our time. In 1967, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton starred in Franco Zeffirelli¡¦s version of Taming. For those familiar with the history of the 20th century, you may recall that the 1960¡¦s are somewhat notable for the women¡¦s liberation movement. Zeffirelli directed a film that, on the surface, advocates female obedience to males. Upon careful inspection, however, it can be seen that submission was not the
“Romeo and Juliet” is an age old tale featuring love and heartbreak, and is perhaps one of literature’s most beloved and despised story. Director Franco Zeffirelli, transformed this tragedy into the 1968 film that we know about today; which is considered the most idolized adaptation of the play. It starred Olivia Hussey (Juliet) and Leonard Whiting (Romeo) as the protagonists of this film. One of the reasons Zeffirelli’s adaptation of the film is the most raved about is because of his choice in
Unlike many other adaptations of William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Franco Zeffirelli’s version shows Hamlet portrayed in an upbeat light. Zeffirelli strays away from depicting the character as a lost soul—doomed, in a sense, from the very start, and instead chooses to give audiences a healthy and happy Hamlet, who, as film critic Robert Ebert writes, has “nothing fundamentally awry until everything in his life goes wrong in one swift motion”. Hamlet’s character Mel Gibson is known for his robust and
directors. Baz Luhrmann’s to Franco Zeffirelli’s interpretation of Romeo and Juliet were very distinct and they both appeal to different age group audiences. Franco Zeffirelli’s version was the first film of Romeo and Juliet. It was produced in 1968 and it was quiet typical, exactly what the audience would have expected the film of ‘Romeo and Juliet’ to be. Unlike Baz Luhrmann’s version, which was very modern and appealed to a younger audience. Baz Luhrmann’s and Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and