hamlet productions

Question 1

Grigori Kozintsev (1964)

Answer 1

• scenes shot through bars and gates emphasising how its like a prison to Hamlet.

Question 2

Michael Almereyda (2000)

Answer 2

• Hamlet shoots Polonius through a mirror highlighting his own innate machiavellian nature.
• Cast Polonius with Bill Murray adding comedic flavour.
• Shot through CCTV, state.

Question 3

Laurence Olivier (1948)

Answer 3

• It has an overall gothic set design that emphasises Hamlet’s inherent depression.

Question 4

Kenneth Branagh (1996)

Answer 4

Expansive sets and sumptuous shots emphasise the luxury of family. Hamlet’s night colours exacerbate his loneliness.

Question 5

Gregory Doran (2009)

Answer 5

Leans into the Oedipal interpretation.

Question 6

Michael Godwin (2016)

Answer 6

Stars Paapa Essiedu, opening image is Hamlet getting his degree from Wittenberg thus immediately grounding it ion religious context. Costume design reflects maddening state of mind.