TVVIDEODHDiscovering Hamlet1990
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Discovering Hamlet
Documentary tvvideo with a runtime of 52 minutes, released in 1990. Presented in English.
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Veteran Shakespearian actor Patrick Stewart narrates this look inside the Birmingham Rep Company as they produce their vision of +Hamlet. Sir Derek Jacobi directs Kenneth Branagh in his debut as Hamlet. They take a new approach in interpreting this famous work. This special is a behind-the-scenes look at the laborious path to opening night. You see the rehearsals and get a glimpse of the huge task of staging such a production. Interviews with Sir Derek Jacobi and Kenneth Branagh are featured. They reveal their own views and beliefs about one of Shakespeare's most famous works. PBS follows the path to presentation of Shakespeare's +Hamlet.
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How long is Discovering Hamlet?
Discovering Hamlet runs for 52m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of tvvideo is this?
It is tagged under documentary, theatre.
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