Baz Luhrman´s Version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet One of the characteristics of Elizabethan and also Jacobean drama is the low number of stage directions and the lack of details they contain. As a logical consequence theatrical representations or film versions of these ages may allow an important quantity of freedom in the performance. In other instances stage directions and other important theatrical elements are consciously left aside in order to create totally different visions of the
Comparing Zefferelli's Production of Romeo and Juliet with Luhrman Production In this essay I am going to write how the production of Romeo In Franco Zeffirelli's production of Romeo and Juliet, the setting and language are of a traditional, realistic nature. This is in complete contrast to Baz Luhrmans production, with the exception of the language used in both productions. Zefferelli's production however is far more effective, as he has tried to keep the film close to the original
Comparing Baz Luhrman and Zefferelli's Directing styles of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet in 1598, and since this time the play has been modified to suit many different directors styles and their interpretations of Shakespeares work. In the different versions of Romeo and Juliet that we saw there were 4 main contexts for us the viewer. The first context is n 1998 Baz Luhrman produced the film to appeal to a modern audience, but Zeferelli made his version of Romeo and
The Theme of Love in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet and in the Baz Luhrman and Zeffirelli Film Versions Love is one of the main, if the not most important, themes in the play 'Romeo and Juliet'. The aspect of love in the play can be interpreted in many different ways and this is shown in the Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrman film versions. The theme of love is, quite obviously, continued throughout the whole play. When Romeo is first seen in Act One, scene one it is clear that love is one of
Australia, published in 2008 directed by Baz Luhrrman, is an Australian film starring Nichole Kidman as Lady Sarah Ashely, Hugh Jackson as The Drover and Brandon Walters as Nullah. Set on Faraway Downs, a cattle station in the northern territory of Australia, Lady Ashely and the drover set out to drove Cattle to Darwin to be sold for the army. Featuring events of the era, that is September 1939 through to 1942, including the bombing of Darwin during world war two. Australia is the third highest grossing
Baz Luhrman's Film Romeo and Juliet In the film "Romeo and Juliet", Baz Luhrman said that he was trying to recreate the impact of the original Elizabethan production for a modern mass audience. I am trying to find out the challenges he faced and how he solved them and say how successful he was in making the script work for a modern audience. The problems faced by a modern director of "Romeo and Juliet" Shakespeare's original audience and theatre and the style and drama Shakespeare's
directed by an Italian man called Franco Zefirelli. The other version was made in the late 1990's and was directed by an American called Baz Luhrman. Both versions are completely different from each other. I will analyse and give my own opinion on what I think about each play. The version of Romeo + Juliet that is directed by Baz Luhrman is set in modern times and surroundings. They have also used modern costumes and props. This version looks as if it is set in Florida with
Analysis of Luhrman's Production of Romeo and Juliet Baz Luhrman has effectively transported Shakespeare's, 'Romeo and Juliet' from a 16th century play to a 20th century film. Using the same text but different settings and resources, the film contains the essence of the play with technological advances. There are many things to consider when analysing the adaptation of a scene. Baz Luhrman has adapted the party scene by using many methods whilst still holding on to the
Zefferelli and Luhrman's Reproduction of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for a Modern Audience The main difference that we have to remember about both the Zefferelli and Luhrman productions is that they are aimed at completely different audiences. The major reason for this is the changing times as the Zefferelli and Luhrman films were made in 1968 and 1997 respectively. Basically, the 1997 film is made so that young people in the year 1997 can relate to it and the 1968 film attracted the 1968
Extended Film Response How the film techniques used by Baz Luhrman to influence the portrayal and development of characters in the film Strictly Ballroom? In the film Strictly Ballroom, the director Baz Luhrman uses many different film techniques to influence the portrayal and development of characters. Costume and makeup is used as a vital technique to show the audience the characters’ personalities and also the development of some characters. Camera angles and lighting is another technique
Romeo and Juliet, love is shown in several ways. Both Luhrman and Shakespeare represent love in different ways in different contexts to both the Elizabethan era and the modern audience. Both the original and modern version of the text is good because they both show to the audience the values of love and society in various scenes of the movies. The central subject dealt within Romeo and Juliet is of love. William Shakespeare and Baz Luhrman represent love to their audience beyond the distinct
equally professional directors to allow the audience to understand the tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. The scene I am going to analyse is the party scene when Romeo and Juliet meet for the first time. The first film being discussed was directed by Baz Luhrman in 1996; an Australian director who loves to spice up his films to keep the audience on their feet. The second film was directed by Carlo Carlei in 2013; an Italian master mind of directing who prefers to stay true to his films and become one with
members of his family are responsible for this. It is clear that Romeo is in love, but the eccentricity of him allows for some comical elements, accomplishing Shakespeare's targets. The majority of people in today's society would probably find Luhrman version more compelling to watch, as it is energetic, vibrant and interesting from the start. Yet some people may prefer the traditional version created by Zeffirelli. There is more reasons to comply with Luhrman's productions fulfilling more
the Zeffirelli version, and the Luhrman version all have different ideas about what exactly made him and Juliet die. The original text leans more toward the latter idea, while the Zeffirelli and Luhrman versions showed hamartia and tragic flaw respectively. In all actuality, to see what causes Romeo's downfall, it's all in how you interpret Shakespeare's words. Personal experiences and thought processes will lead to different ideas. Look at Zeffirelli and Luhrman; two directors using the same text
I all decided that we will wait until we take the test to go see that movie. However, as the weekend hit, my best friend, Olivia, and I were too eager to wait. So we went to go see this classic text turn into a movie and see how the director, Baz Luhrman,
How Does Baz Luhrman’s 2013 Production Of The Great Gatsby Reimagine Fitzgerald’s Classic Characters And Cultural Messages For A Modern Audience? The Australian film director, screenwriter and producer; Baz Luhrman is vastly renowned for his remarkable productions of bewildering visuals, extravagant techniques and aggravated portrayal of reality. These constituents are particularly apparent within Luhrman’s recreation of the paradigmatic writings by F. Scott Fitzgerald, within the Great Gatsby, through
compared two very different versions of the play, by Zefferilli and Baz Luhrman. During the prologue in each film, I noticed many differences and some similarities. There appeared to be more differences, as they were very obvious, many similarities I didn’t notice until the second viewing. They weren’t as common and weren’t as clear as the differences. The most noticeable differenace was a choice made by Baz Luhrman. He chose to repeat the prologue. In his film the prologue was spoken
The Great Gatsby, a film directed by Baz Luhrman, is based on the popular 1925 novel of the same name. It trails the life and times of millionaire Jay Gatsby and his neighbour Nick, who narrates his encounter with Gatsby at the pinnacle of the prosperous twenties. Twenty four minutes into the film, Nick begins the scene with a description of Gatsby’s saturday night parties which is a key scene where director Luhrman uses film techniques to convey core ideas. Gatsby’s parties have become legendary
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 one way to clearly show how
People often believe a mother is the most influential person in a daughter’s life. In this novel however the audience are able to easily distinguish that Juliet’s mother figure role is played by the nurse rather than Lady Capulet. Within this essay I will examine the significance of act 1 scene 3 from the play. Also I will explore the ways in which the nurse’s character is displayed by analysing her personality traits language and her involvement within the play. Furthermore I will evaluate the two