Englsih actors Eileen Atkins and Brian Cox use a Tudor castle as the setting for this introduction to Shakespeare. Playing all the roles in segments from three of his plays, then stepping out of character to explain, analyse and question, they reveal the essence of Shakespeare’s genius - and his remarkable understanding of the deepest motivations and darkest emotions of man.
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ACMI Identifier
009695
Language
English
Subject categories
Literature → English literature
Literature → English literature - History and criticism
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Literature → Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 - Criticism and interpretation
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)