the Holy Words the Friar speaks can make something without an equal (Act II, Scene 6, Line 4) which is a very intelligent thing to say. Whereas, in the movie they kiss and giggle the entire time. This leads the viewer to believe that Franco Zefferelli wanted the two to look like fools, that they could not do anything the way it is normally done because they are children in search of quick love. This is bad because it is not very realistic. In real-life, young adults would take the matter
The astounding perils of young love has been eloquently captured in the story of Romeo and Juliet. Franco Zefferelli and Baz Luhrmann are the creators of the two most renowned film adaptations of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Zefferelli, the more traditional director, created his Oscar winning version in 1968. Baz Luhrmann put an abstract, modern twist on Shakespeare's classic and created the 1996 version that raised millions of dollars in box office sales. Being that these two films are
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
A Comparison of Two Film Versions of Romeo and Juliet by Zefferelli and Luhrmann One is by the more authentic director Franco Zefferelli and one is by the more modern money-seeking director Baz Lurmann. The major differences between the two movies Romeo and Juliet who were made by Franco Zefferelli in 1968 and Baz Luhrmann in 1996, are that they were interpreted in different ways because the historical and social context of the two films which may have influenced the two directors to portray
it. This approach clearly portrays the concept Shakespeare is trying to demonstrate and it sincerely aids understanding, as Zefferelli has kept it original. Zefferelli has done a very good creating the right atmosphere as how lifestyle was like in Shakespeare's time, this is clearly shown by the Shakespearean costumes worn in Zefferellis production. As Zefferelli uses the commonsensical, original approach, he directs the film using the continuity style of editing; this tells the story,
parcel think this bit of coursework merits Correlation between the two film adaptations Romeo and Juliet by Luhrmann and Zefferelli. While breaking down the two unmistakable 'Romeo and Juliet' movies and looking at them, I saw that both Zefferelli and Luhrmann had an alternate elucidation of Shakespeare's rendition of 'Romeo and Juliet'. For instance, Franco Zefferelli created his film in 1968, and Baz Luhrmann delivered his in 1997. Both movies gave altogether different points of view on
scene is essential in developing the contrast of these two young lovers, who express their love for one another. It tells us more about the characters and their personalities, and what they are willing to do for each other. The two films by Franco Zefferelli (1968) and Baz Luhrmann (1996) of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare’s famous play, have many similarities and differences between the two. They include several different literary and dramatic elements as well as cinematic elements in the balcony scene
intended them to be. For example, Shakespeare wrote in Romeo and Juliet that the play takes place in Verona, Italy. This is true for the Zefferelli play. He uses the same set style as the one intended to be used by Shakespeare. In the prologue of the play written by Shakespeare, it clearly states, “In fair Verona, where we lay our scene,” (Prologue.9). Zefferelli accomplishes his task of portraying the original play perfectly. It is shown in the very first scene of the movie that the movie takes place
grade you lot think this piece of coursework deserves Comparison between the two film versions Romeo & Juliet by Luhrmann & Zefferelli. When analyzing the two distinct 'Romeo and Juliet' films and comparing them, I noticed that both Zefferelli and Luhrmann had a different interpretation of Shakespeare’s version of ‘Romeo and Juliet’. For example, Franco Zefferelli produced his film in 1968, and Baz Luhrmann produced his in 1997. Both films provided very different perspectives on Shakespeare's
The major differences between the two movies Romeo and Juliet who were made by Franco Zefferelli in 1968 and Baz Luhrmann in 1998, are that they were interpretative different ways because the historical and social context of the two films which may have influenced the two directors to portray their movies the way they did. . One interpretation
judge the character rather than being able to understand and identify with Hamlet despite his seemingly extreme behaviour. A fundamental difference in Zefferelli’s Hamlet is in his staging of Act 3 scene 4. Unlike the stage directions in the play, Zefferelli directs an intimate kiss where Hamlet is seen thrusting his pelvis towards his mother. This staging adds an incestous undertone to their relationship which leads viewers to question Hamlet’s motives for killing Claudius. Specifically, with this
displaced in the film, occurring after the Ophelia exchange instead of before. Zefferelli wants to increase Hamlet’s depression over the circumstances of his father’s death. The fact that his family is spying on him and the woman he loves is a... ... middle of paper ... ...l, those who truly believe in Hamlet’s madness have died, and the rest are either in cahoots with him, or plotting to kill him. In the Zefferelli film, Hamlet behaves foolishly because he is playing to the crowd. There are
Comparison of the Opening Sequences of Two Different Versions of Romeo and Juilet The objective of this essay is to compare two different film adaptations of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juilet. Franco Zefferelli directed the first rendition of this play in 1968. This was the more conventional, traditional version of the play. It was slow, peaceful, and in my opinion, how Shakespeare would've wanted it. Despite it being old, it was a beautiful interpretation of Shakespeare's tragic love
Comparison of Franco Zefferelli’s Romeo and Juliet to The Adaptation by Baz Luhrmann This essay aims to discus the similarities and differences of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, directed by Franco Zefferelli and Baz Luhrmann. In this essay there will be an outline of the story, a comparison of the techniques used in each film and the affect these techniques have on the viewer. In Fair Verona two families have been feuding for generations, the Capulets and the Montagues. The Capulets have
play unfolds a tragedy. In this play I will be mainly focusing on act 4 scene one, looking at "How Friar Laurence is presented" whether it be through; language, plot, relationships or his character. I will also be making comparisons between Zefferelli and Lurnman film versions looking at their interpretations of shakepeare's "Romeo and Juliet" One way the friar is presented is through his character as being wise and knowledgable.The Friar is perhaps the oldest character in the play; we generally
Hatred Between Montagues and Capulets in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Task To analyse how Franco Zefferelli and Baz Lurhmann show the hatred between the Montague's and Capulet, which is so strong in the opening sequence of their film version of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Introduction ============ Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' is a love story and a tragedy - one of his best known and well loved plays. The plot is simple - boy meets girl they fall in love. However
Because Luhrmann modernised the play, he also set it in the present day, again, moving away from Shakespeare's original script which was set in the 14th Century, the time which Zefferelli chose to set his interpretation. Although Luhrmann modernised his version considerably, he chose to use the language that Zefferelli used in his film, the original script of ... ... middle of paper ... ... had expensive, valuable possessions like cars and guns whilst the Capulets had a much more average
Overall Meaning and Significance of the scene: Ophelia was driven mad by the death of her father Polonius and how Hamlet betrayed her love with his own wave of madness which was just an act. In her madness, Ophelia talks about her father and his death and about the “Tricks in the world” (terrible things that happen to people). Ophelia’s madness was also the extent of her being used by her father so he could spy on Hamlet to see if he was truly crazy and then by Hamlet when he claimed he no longer
The Dramatic Significance of Act 1 Scene 5 of Romeo and Juliet This scene is very important to the whole play of " Romeo and Juliet." Mainly because its where Romeo and Juliet first meet and fall in love, we also see tybalts anger which shows us the obstacles that will become a problem in Romeo and Juliet's relationship. In a usual Shakespeare tragedy the main character that is noble of birth has a flow, which brings about their downfalls and death of others. " Romeo and Juliet" kind of
William Shakespeare's Hamlet Relationships between characters of the younger and older generations is a main focus and central theme of Hamlet. The play differs from convention in that older characters are generally found to be the ones who have acted wrongly or who have made mistakes. The younger generation, Hamlet included, tend to act according to what they believe to be morally correct and appear to have a greater conscience and sense of justice. Generally, productions