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Olivier’s version of Hamlet was described by him as “an essay in Hamlet”. The text has been dramatically cut, the order transposed in places, and some new implications worked into the action. Technically the film makes use of a number of camera devices, particularly the travelling camera. The characterization does not depart from the traditional.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
321132
Language
English
Subject categories
Feature films → Feature films - Great Britain
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)