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Movie poster: Discovering Hamlet (2011)
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Discovering Hamlet

2011 · 44 min Documentary
7.0 / 10 · TMDB

Journey into "Hamlet"-the play and the man-through the experiences of some of the major actors and directors who have brought Shakespeare's great tragedy to life. Christopher Plummer, David Tennant, John Nettles, John Simm, Sir Trevor Nunn, Franco Zeffirelli, Philip Saville, and others explore the enduring appeal of the Prince of Denmark more than 400 years after his stage debut.

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Year 2011
Country United Kingdom
Genre Documentary
Director Philip Saville
Runtime 44 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.0/10 (1 votes)

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This documentary offers a captivating glimpse into the minds of legendary performers and directors as they grapple with Shakespeare's most enigmatic hero. It transforms scholarly analysis into a personal and profoundly moving conversation about art, doubt, and mortality.

What lingers after the credits roll is a renewed sense of the play's raw, timeless power, now filtered through the intimate confessions of its interpreters. It's an essential companion for anyone who loves theatre. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Philip Saville

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