Library: ENGL 2220: Introduction to Shakespeare: Find Films

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Shakespeare in the Movies: From the Silent Era to Shakespeare in Love
A comprehensive overview of the many cinematic versions of Shakespeare's plays, this chronological volume ranges from the silent era to recent screen adaptations, including such films as Kenneth Branagh's "Henry V," Laurence Olivier's "Hamlet," and "Shakespeare in Love."

Film and Television Literature Index
Index, abstracts, and full text of articles related to film and television.

The following are fictional films about Shakespeare:

Will Shakespeare
Call Number: DVD 791.4572 W6895
Begins with Shakespeare's youthful obscurity in Avon. As he struggles to survive as a playwright, he faces multiple hardships, but defeats all obstacles to achieve unprecedented success in London.
Shakespeare in Love
Call Number: Video 791.43617 S5274
When Will Shakespeare needs passionate inspiration to break a bad case of writer's block, a secret romance with the beautiful Lady Viola starts the words flowing like never before!

Click here for a complete listing of adaptations available at the Library and online. Here are select films to check out from the Library:

Coriolanus
Call Number: DVD 791.43658 C798
Ralph Fiennes directed this adaptation and stars as the revenge-hungry general Coriolanus.
Shakespeare uncovered: the stories behind the Bard's greatest plays by Blakeway Productions/PBS Distribution
Call Number: DVD 791.4575 S5275
Publication Date: 2012

Frontline explores the mysterious authorship of Shakespeare's works.

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