Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey did a remarkable job in showing the audience that that had this real connection and that they were actually in love. You can really see this in Leonard’s face during the party scene when he sees Juliet for the first time. You can see from that
Comparing Different Productions of Romeo and Juliet William Shakespeare, a well-known dramatist wrote and directed many famous plays such as ‘Macbeth’ and ‘ AMid Summer’s Night Dream’ that made a great impact on his audience and resulted in Shakespeare becoming one of the world’s best-known dramatist. However, a tragic love story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet is probably his best-known theatrical production in which two teenagers fall in love, with a complication of hatred between
fights Mercutio of the Montague who take... ... middle of paper ... ... that. In conclusion, both films were without a doubt emotional works that truly set aside the non story book ending. The passion that we see in Romeo and Juliet from Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting exemplifies the meaning of the tragedy of Shakespeares play. Romeo and Juliet and Splendor in the Grass shared the similar theme that was well presented with the story they told. Works Cited Adler Renata, October 9, 1968
While The Taming of The Shrew played in theaters in the spring of 1967, the Summer of Love was about to explode in San Francisco and London, signifying the height of the hippie, counter-culture movement. This was a young generation that rebelled against the war in Vietnam and demanded relevance in higher education (Tatspaugh 140). In addition to anti-war protests, sexual exploration was another hallmark of this young generation, to which Romeo and Juliet was the perfect metaphor. This is confirmed
is aimed at a much wider cinema audience. I think that it is the much larger budget and involvement of a world famous director that makes the paramount film much more successful. Zeffirelli’s version is well acted and the performance of Olivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting make the film seem more realistic. The scene opens at dawn and the two lovers are in bed. The camera gives a close up of their faces, which is very effective, because it emphasizes how young they are and how peaceful and
In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare presents Juliet as a crucial role in the text. Throughout the play, Shakespeare allows an audience to watch the characters development from a wide eyed girl to a self-assured young woman over a short span of time. The nurse mentions in both the film and the book that Juliet ‘is not fourteen. How long is it now to Lammastide?’ insinuating that Juliet is thirteen. The fact that the nurse is aware of Juliet’s young age and her mother is not, infers that the nurse
Juliet This essay will focus on how Franco Zeffirelli and Baz Luhrmann portray the opening scenes of Romeo and Juliet. The traditional version of Romeo and Juliet was directed by Franco Zeffirelli in which Leonard Whiting played Romeo and Olivia Hussey played Juliet. This version was made in 1968 and aimed at the older audience. It was made in a way that was more accessible to the way Shakespeare wrote it. The modern version of Romeo and Juliet was directed by Baz Luhrmann. In this version
compare the opening scenes the two versions of Romeo & Juliet. One is by Franco Zeffirelli, which was made in the late 1970’s. The other one is by Baz Luhrmann and was made in 1996. The Zeffirelli version stars Leonardo Whiting as Romeo and Olivia Hussey as Juliet. This version was more authentic and traditional. It was filmed more in a way Shakespeare would have illusory it. It was set in Italy in fair Verona and was aimed at the older generation. The complete contrast of this is the Luhrmann’s
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 cast. He chose Romeo and Juliet’s characters very close to the age
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, and the two of them falling in love, getting married
When first reading Romeo and Juliet, I thought this was such a spectacular play. It caught my attention since it was a couple in love, but their parents didn’t want them together, actions arose and the couple dies. What more could you want in a play? When seeing Romeo + Juliet by Baz Luhrmann, I thought that this film is absurd and that it doesn’t portray what Shakespeare put in his play. The opening scene where there is a gun fight between the Montagues and Capulets was ridiculous and was nothing
Comparison of Two Film Versions of Romeo and Juliet Shakespeare’s play ‘Romeo and Juliet’ was made into a film by two different 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
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
popular story of tragic love. In 1968, 373 years after the play was originally written, a new movie was released and hailed as a new and futuristic Romeo and Juliet. This film is directed by Franco Zeffirelli and stars Leonard Whiting as Romeo and Olivia Hussey as Juliet. Then, in 1996, a mere 401 years after Shakespeare’s original production, Baz Luhrmann directed a new Romeo and Juliet that features Leonardo Dicaprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet. This film is extremely futuristic compared
her desires, Astrid is relocated to the racially “opinionated” turquoise home of Marvel where she is exposed to the influence of the sophisticated Olivia. In her time of need for something beautiful when her own beauty has been marred by the Starr’s jealousy, Astrid idolizes the woman next door who is, in her eyes, perfect. She comes to depend on Olivia as a staple in her life, someone who will be there to teach her the things a woman should know. However, contact with her idol eventually leads Astrid
am and Olivia is woken up by a wetness between her legs. She looks down and finds that the wetness is actually her water that broke. She anxiously wakes up her husband John, and the two of them quickly gather their things. After nine long months of waiting, John and Olivia are finally on their way to the hospital to welcome their first child into the world. The two have already chosen Jacob Alexander as the baby's name and have the nursery ready for him at home. Once at the hospital, Olivia and John
The Fools of Twelfth Night It is not unusual that the fool should be a prominent figure and make an important contribution in forming the confusion and the humor in an Elizabethan drama. In William Shakespeare's comedy, Twelfth Night, Feste the clown is not the only fool who is subject to foolery. He and many other characters combine their silly acts and wits to invade other characters that either escape reality or live a dream. In Twelfth Night, Feste, Maria and Sir Toby are the fools that
civilization of he Ansazis disappeared. Many historians, anthropologists, and archeologists have come up with possible evidence of why or how the Anasazis disappeared. There are many possible theories that could explain their disappearance, but according to Olivia Leigh, author of “The mystery of the Anasazi", says that they fall into three basic categories “The drought theory, The conflict Notion, and the Alien connection.” The theory that an entire civilization was wiped out or forced to leave because of
TWAIN, Mark (1835-1910). A onetime printer and Mississippi River boat pilot, Mark Twain became one of America's greatest authors. His 'Tom Sawyer', 'Huckleberry Finn', and 'Life on the Mississippi' rank high on any list of great American books. Mark Twain was born Samuel Langhorne Clemens on Nov. 30, 1835, in the small town of Florida, Mo. He was the fourth of five children. His father was a hard worker but a poor provider. The family moved to Hannibal, Mo., on the Mississippi, when young Clemens
Shakespeare manipulates the form, structure, and language to contribute to the meaning of his plays. Form Through the form of dialogue Shakespeare conveys the relationship between characters. For example, the friendship and understanding between Olivia, and her servant Feste, the clown, is shown in their dialogue in Act 1, Scene 5. In this scene Shakespeare shows that both characters are intellectuals by constructing their colloquy in prose. Characterising Feste, Shakespeare gives him the aphorism