1. Kenneth branagh's hamlet
Kenneth Branagh, as the director of the 1996 film version of Shakespeare's Hamlet, takes on not only the role of Hamlet and of director of the film, but also of auteur. ... Therefore, focus will be placed upon the second sphere, which is a more dramatic setting and example. ... In Branagh's version, Hamlet throws his foil like a spear from the balcony of the courtroom and spears his father to the throne. ... Also, Branagh extends the text to include Hamlet's service and his coffin, and also a scene of Fortinbras" soldiers tearing down the statue of Hamlet, Sr. ... When Osric ...
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- Grade Level: High School